SPO MH24 - Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician - (126756)

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Posting Title

SPO MH24 - Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA Langford, BC CA Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary) Sooke, BC V9Z 0M8 CA Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$90,774.07 - $ 10,3579.21 annually which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment

Close Date

11/19/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

10/1/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Job Summary

The Team Join the Vancouver Island Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Services team—a collaborative, multidisciplinary group committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across the region. We take a person-centered, evidence-based approach to mental health care, offering early intervention and long-term treatment tailored to the needs of each community.

Our teams work closely with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support young people navigating mental health challenges. We foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment—both for the families we serve and the professionals we work with.

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 a part time (0.7 FTE, 49 hours biweekly) temporary vacancy in the following location (For more information about this location, click on the community name): Victoria

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): Victoria , Saanich , Duncan , West Shore, Sooke and Langford

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 of experience working with children and youth and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
- One (1) year or more of recent (within the last 5 years) of experienceworking 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 [email protected] .

About this Position: This is a part time (0.7 FTE, 49 hours biweekly) temporary opportunity for approximately ten (10) months. This position may be extended or become permanent. This position requires full time, in-person work in Victoria. Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustmen

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