SPO MH 24R - Psychiatric Social Worker

The Team The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Victoria Clinic team; Nanaimo; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker to support youth in the justice system by providing assessments and treatment services. The role emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion through individualized care, requiring a Master's degree in a related field and clinical experience. The successful candidate will engage in a multidisciplinary approach to enhance community youth care, while enjoying flexible work options.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters in Counselling Social Work or a comparable graduate degree.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience working with adolescents in mental health.
• Must hold a valid class 5 BC Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments and treatment services.
• Support young people in the justice system through counseling.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on youth wellness.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Behavioral Health

Education

Masters in Counselling Social Work or comparable graduate degree

Job description

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 wellbeing 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 multidisciplinary 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 Masters 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 by the closing date of this posting 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 outpatientoriented assessment and treatment services.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Drivers 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 outpatientoriented assessment and treatment services.
• Recent experience working in a forensic setting or with a forensic population.
• Applicants who selfidentify as (Indigenous) First Nations Mtis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness / proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position please contact

About this Position :

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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.

Working for the BC Public Service :

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or nonstatus Mtis or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an awardwinning employer and offers employees competitive benefits amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information please see What We Offer.

How to Apply :

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process 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 required : NO Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume required : YES A resume is required as part of your application however itmay notbe 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.

Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

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

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 46 - 53

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