Posting Title

LP 6A - Team Leader CYMH

Position Classification

Licensed Psychologist 6A

Union

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

100,090.56 - $127,397.44 annually

Close Date

12 / 27 / 2024

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry / Organization

BC Public Service ->

Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Service Delivery, SDA 31 - Vancouver Island

Job Summary

The Team

The Victoria Child and Youth Mental Health team is an established multi-disciplinary group of nine professionals who value diversity, professionalism, ongoing professional development, and collaborative planning. The team works collaboratively with other internal Ministry programs and community partners to support children and youth facing mental health challenges by offering supports with assessment, early intervention, group services, family therapies and individualized treatment tailored to meet the unique needs of the families, children, and youth of Victoria. The team strives to support the whole family system to make a meaningful impact on child and youth mental health outcomes.

The Role

You will lead by providing clinical and administrative supervision, direction, and strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team of 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 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

• Ph.D. in clinical / applied psychology, and registered with, or eligible for, registration with theCollege of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia(CHCPBC).

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 :

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 :

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

This position is also posted as a SPO 30 under REQ 117834 and a Nurse 9 under REQ 117835 .

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work / life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks' annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

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 - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire : YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category

Health Services, Leadership and Management, Social Services

Additional Information