SPO MH 30 Team Leader, CYMH- CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

Province of British Columbia; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in British Columbia is seeking a Team Leader for the North Fraser Youth Day Treatment Program. This role involves providing clinical direction and managing mental health services for youth and families. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Social Work and experience in mental health care. The position offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience providing mental health services to children and youth.
• Supervision of clinical staff.
• Valid class 5 BC Driver's licence or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical direction to the clinical team.
• Deliver intensive therapeutic interventions for youth.
• Guide and mentor clinical staff.

Skills

Mental health services provision

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Team

MCFDs North Fraser Youth Day Treatment Program supports youth (ages 13-18) and their families in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra, Anmore, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Burnaby and new partnership with families, communities and the Ministry of Education. The program provides intensive mental health and educational services including individual, family and group therapy, psychiatric consultation and crisis intervention.

The Role

As the Team Leader your role is to provide clinical direction and oversight to the clinical team comprised of CYMH clinicians and Child Care Counsellors. You will be working with community partners, community care teams and school district staff delivering intensive therapeutic interventions to support the youth in the day treatment program. This impactful role manages the local delivery of mental health services for children, youth and families and provides guidance, mentorship and clinical supervision to a dedicated and collaborative professional team. The CYMH Team Leader is part of a broader leadership network and has significant influence over the experience and outcome of services to vulnerable children, youth and families.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work (Clinical Specialty or equivalent training/education), Educational Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care or equivalent.
• Experience in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and their families.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver's licence with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

PREFERENCES

• One (1) or more years of experience in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and families.
• One (1) or more years of experience leading staff in a supervisory capacity.
• DBT experience.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

WORKING FOR THE BC PUBLIC SERVICE

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to 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 Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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.

AMENDMENT OCTOBER 28 2025: CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 4 2025.