LP 5A - Integrated Practice Clinician

Posting Title

LP 5A - Integrated Practice Clinician

Position Classification

Licensed Psychologist 5A

Union

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$92,055.05 - $117,359.32 annually

Close Date

9 / 8 / 2024

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry / Organization

BC Public Service ->

Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Job Summary

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

An integral member of a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team and in coordination with other community agencies and professionals, you provide a range of mental health services to children, youth and their families, when the child or youth is suffering from serious emotional, psychological, behavioral or psychiatric illness.

The Integrated Practice position within Child and Youth Mental Health works specifically with children, youth and families that are involved with MCFD's teams such as intake, family service, guardianship, and adoptions teams.

Through a neurodevelopmental and trauma informed approach the Integrated Practice Clinician engages the community care teams of these children, youth and families in a collaborative treatment effort to help mitigate the impact of abuse, trauma, neglect, violence and other adverse childhood experiences on their mental health and help increase their environmental and relational stability.

This position will focus on working with youth presenting with difficulty connecting with professional services and engaging in high-risk activities in the community such as substance use, unstable living situations, and self-harming behaviour.

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

Job Requirements :

• Ph.D. in clinical / applied psychology, and registered with, or eligible for, registration with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia as a Psychologist.
• 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.

• Completion of a psychological pre-or post-doctoral internship of 1600 hours in a child and youth mental health or hospital setting with specialization in formal psychological assessment, diagnoses and treatment of mental health disorders.
• 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.
• Experience in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
• 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 :

• Two 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.
• Experience in providing direct interventions around the trauma-based behaviours of children and youth and their care team.
• Experienceproviding a variety of outreach and community-based work-related activities for youth who are considered to be at high risk.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

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 1 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

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

This position is also posted as a SPO MH 25 under REQ 112304 and a Nurse 7 under REQ 112305

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

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.

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 [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits , amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer.

The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work / life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live.

For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

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 - A resume is required as part of your application, however, itmay notbe 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.

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.

[email protected] , 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.

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.

Job Category

Health Services, Social Services