SPO MH 24 - Psychiatric Social Worker

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Prince George Clinic team at BC Public Service offers a Hybrid work arrangement in a role focused on mental health assessments and counseling for youth in the justice system. A multidisciplinary team collaborates with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and contractors to deliver direct client care.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, with MSW registration within 6 months, and at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field; MSW preferred with clinical registration within 6 months of supervised practice hours.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience with adolescents in outpatient settings.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments and treatment services, including individual, group, and family counseling.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to plan and care for youth in the justice system.
• Help enhance community capacity to support youth through a closer-to-home approach while promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Adolescent mental health experience

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

MSW with BC College of Social Workers registration within 6 months

Equivalency of international degree via ICES

Job description

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Posting Title

SPO MH 24 - Psychiatric Social Worker

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$90,774.07 - $103,579.21 annually, which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment

Close Date

9/3/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services

Job Summary

The Team
The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Prince George Clinic team is a group of experienced professionals, including administrative staff and clinicians. This established team is part of a larger provincial service and collaborates with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and contractors to provide direct client care. We value the supportive culture within our team, making a significant impact on the mental health and well‑being of youth in our community.
The Role
The Psychiatric Social Worker plays a key role in a team that supports young people in the justice system. They provide mental health assessments and treatment services, including individual, group, and family counseling. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, the objective is to jointly enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging youth through a closer to home focus. This work is critical in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion by addressing the unique needs of each young person.

Qualifications:Education and Experience Requirements

• Masters in Counselling, Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level in a similar subject may be considered. NOTE: Successful MSW prepared candidates are required to seek and obtain clinical registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW), within 6 months of having completed the required 3000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
  • NOTE: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES ). You must provide a basic report prior to hire date to be considered.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant clinical experience working within an adolescent mental health environment and providing a wide range of outpatient-oriented assessment and treatment services.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Two (2) years or more relevant clinical experience working within an adolescent mental health environment and providing a wide range of outpatient-oriented assessment and treatment services.
• Recent experience working in a forensic setting or with a forensic population.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements. For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail].

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Prince George is the largest city in northern British Columbia, and boasts a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment, including the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. Prince George is also located next to several provincial parks, which provide camping and boating amenities.

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