SPO MH 24 - Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician - )

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Posting Title

SPO MH 24 - Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$90,774.07 - $ 103,579.21 annually which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment*

Close Date

10/30/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

12/10/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Okanagan West Kootenay Child and Youth Mental Health

Team

Serving diverse communities across the Okanagan and West Kootenay regions, our Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams provide comprehensive mental health services that are tailored to local needs. We work collaboratively with Indigenous communities, schools, and health authorities to deliver culturally informed, client-centered care.

Our teams are known for their commitment, creativity, and robust partnerships—and for supporting each other in providing high-quality, compassionate services.

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 short Child and Youth Mental Health video.





We currently have full-time permanent and temporary vacancies in the following locations (For more information about this location, click on the community name): Grand Forks

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): Grand Forks

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

- Master’s degree 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.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact

About this Position:

There is currently one (1) full time temporary opportunity until December 10, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.

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.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.

An eligibility list may be established to fillfuture temporary and permanent vacancies.

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

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.

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