SPO MH 24 Psychiatric Social Worker Amended

The Team The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Victoria Clinic team; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth mental health service in Nanaimo seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker to provide assessments and treatment for young individuals in the justice system. Requirements include a master’s degree in counselling or a related field and at least one year of clinical experience in adolescent mental health. Additional qualifications include a valid BC Driver’s license and the ability to complete comprehensive questionnaires for the application process. Competitive hourly salary offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 1+ year of relevant clinical experience.
• Must have valid BC Driver's license.
• Clinical registration with BCCSW required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments and treatment services.
• Support young people in the justice system.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Acute Care

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Intake Experience

Case Management

Child Welfare

Social Work

Addiction Counseling

Education

Master’s in Counselling or related field

Job description

Overview

The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Victoria Clinic team is a group of experienced professionals including administrative staff, clinicians, and testing assistants. 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

• Master’s in Counselling, Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Counselling, Clinical Psychology, or Child and Youth Care, or a comparable graduate degree at the master’s level.
• 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 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
• If your degree was obtained outside of Canada you must confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). A basic report must be provided by the closing date of this posting.
• 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 an equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).

Preferences

• 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.
• Applicants who self‑identify as (Indigenous) First Nations, Métis, or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Application

Applicants who are selected to move forward may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position‑related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application however it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing, Acute Care, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Intake Experience, Hospice Care, Case Management, Home Care, Child Welfare, Experience with Children, Social Work, Addiction Counseling.

Compensation

Hourly Salary: $46 – $53.