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Title SPO MH 24 - Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician Position Classification Union GEU Work Options On-Site Location Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA (Primary) Salary Range $90,774.07 - $103,579.21 annually, which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment* Close Date 8/4/2026 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development Ministry Branch / Division Service Delivery Job Summary Team

As a Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician in Maple Ridge, you will provide counselling services to children, youth, and families, working in collaboration with community CYMH and Indigenous CYMH teams in the area. Our CYMH team is comprised of master’s-level Clinicians, Psychiatric Nurse Clinicians, outreach support workers, and supportive team leaders. This team is also part of the local Integrated Child and Youth Team.

We work alongside school districts, health partners, and Indigenous service providers to offer responsive and integrated care for children and youth experiencing mental health challenges. We support and empower team members to grow in their practice. Join us in our shared mission to foster wellness in communities across our region through collaboration and mutual respect.

Role

As a CYMH Clinician on our team, you’ll provide direct clinical services including intake services, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention for ages 0-18. You will work closely with team members, community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs to provide comprehensive care, including individual, group and family therapy for children, youth, and families. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and passionate team to make a meaningful positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

This role is ideal for those who value meaningful client relationships, teamwork, and lifelong learning. To learn more about the role and what it’s like to be part of our CYMH teams, we invite you to watch our shortChild and Youth Mental Health video.



We currently have 1 permanent full-time vacancy available in Maple Ridge: (For more information about this location, click on the community name): Maple Ridge An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in:(For more information about this location, click on the community name): Maple Ridge Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements - Master’s in Counselling, Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level in a similar subject may be considered.

- 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 ). Youmust provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
- Minimum of one (1) 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. Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Two (2) years or more experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
- One (1) or more years experience providing assessment and evidence based mental health therapies to children and youth with moderate, severe, or complex mental health needs, and their families.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
- Have completed a Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) practicum within the past two years.
- Have completed advanced training in suicide risk assessment and safety planning.
- Have completed foundational Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) training.
- Have training and experience in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) with children and youth.

Additional Requirements





- You must possess and maintain a valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license (note - if you currently have a valid driver’s license in Canada, and if you are the successful applicant, you must acquire a valid B.C. Class 5 driver/'s license immediately). Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements. About this Position:

There is currently one (1) full-time permanent position available in Maple Ridge.

This position has full-time on-site requirements.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments .

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

An eligibility list may be established to fillfuture temporary and/or 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 adiverse 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 creative, 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. TheIndigenous 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.

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