BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The High Risk CYMH Team is a well‑established group of 7 professionals who provide urgent (non‑crisis) mental‑health support to suicidal youth up to age 19 throughout the Greater Victoria area. The team works closely with local hospitals, crisis‑response teams, other CYMH programs, community agencies, and health‑authority partners to ensure coordinated and continuous care. We are committed to reducing barriers to service by meeting youth and families where they are and offering flexible, responsive support tailored to their needs. A strong culture of collegiality, collaboration, and mutual support is central to our work, creating an environment where clinicians can rely on one another and engage in shared problem‑solving to provide the highest quality care. Our focus is on supporting both young people and their caregivers through intensive assessment, safety planning, and stabilization to promote improved well‑being and long‑term success.

The Role
You will lead by providing clinical and administrative supervision, direction, and strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team of 6 professional Mental Health service providers. You will contribute to developing and implementing plans, to manage, and evaluate the delivery of mental health services for children, youth, and families in the local community to ensure that the team is meeting program goals and deliverables. In this role you will collaborate and build partnerships with other ministry programs, Indigenous partners, community agencies, hospitals and schools. As a vital member of this diverse team, your contributions will add to the empowerment of children, youth, and their families to navigate change and recovery with confidence.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work (Clinical Specialty or equivalent training/education), Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and their families. 
• Experience Supervising staff.

NOTE: If this education 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Five (5) or more years of in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and their families.
• Six (6) or more months of experience leading staff in a supervisory capacity.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Please note:

•  Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact lorena.jenkins@gov.bc.ca                       

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies 
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments* 
 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 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.

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.