Be a part of a dedicated team who is passionate about achieving our vision of an inclusive and supportive community where children, youth and their families thrive.

Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)’s community-based Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams work in partnership with families and communities to foster positive mental health outcomes and well-being for children and youth, and their families.

B.C.’s new vision for transforming mental health and addictions care, Pathway To Hope, is a roadmap to make positive, lasting changes, so that B.C.’s system of mental health and addictions care works for everyone, breaking down barriers and meeting people where they are at when they need support. You will be joining a system based on four pillars: wellness promotion, prevention, and early intervention; seamless and integrated care; equitable access to culturally safe and effective care; Indigenous health and wellness.

As part of this strategy, MCFD is expanding specialized services for children and youth with complex needs. These High Intensity Services teams follow a wrap-around collaborative approach, specialized clinical staff and outreach workers working together in flexible ways, including virtual, in home, school, and community settings to support children, youth, and their families and their individual needs.

The High Risk/Outreach Clinician will provide direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention; consultation/liaison with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs. They will work collaboratively as part of a mobile team of practitioners, visiting youth in community, at home/foster home and in health centres. Through consultation, they will collaborate with regional service providers and build and maintain relationships with community mental health and substance use services, local hospitals, and Indigenous agencies to support continuity of care and integrated service delivery for children, youth, and families.

If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity – please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service!

Job Requirements:

• Registered as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized university relevant to the field of mental health and substance use.
  • NOTE: Applicants may be considered who are within 6 months of graduation and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming.
  • 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.
  • NOTE: All education credentials will be subject to verification as per the outlined ministry process.
• Minimum of one year full-time equivalent experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health 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:

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

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kali.Love@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Currently there are four (4) opportunities available; three (3) full-time vacancies and one (1) part-time vacancy (35 hours bi-weekly).
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
This position is also posted as a SPO MH 25 under 98659.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent part-time and full-time vacancies.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

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 (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.