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As a CYMH Clinician, you’ll support the mental wellness of children, youth, and families through direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention for ages 0–18. Working flexibly across homes, schools, communities, and offices, you’ll collaborate with professionals including educators, healthcare providers, Indigenous service organizations, and community agencies to deliver holistic care. 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 5 permanent full-time vacancies in the following locations: (For more information about a specific location, click on the community name):
1 permanent position in *Chetwynd, 1 permanent position in *Hazelton, 2 permanent positions in Dawson Creek and 1 temporary position in Terrace

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies for the following locations: (For more information about a specific location, click on the community name):
*Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, *Hazelton Stikine, Fort St John, *Terrace, Kitimat, *Smithers, *Prince Rupert, *Haida Gwaii (Daajing Giids), Quesnel, Prince George, *Fort Nelson

*Are eligible for Isolation Allowance based on the Isolation Location Point.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Chetwynd and Hazelton are currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard to Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:
 

• Up to a maximum of $6,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications* OR
• Up to a maximum of $3,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series (SPO Growth to SPO R24 classifications) **
   

*Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO R18 to SPO R30) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.

**Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO Growth Series) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• 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).
• Minimum of 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:

• Applicants with 2+ years of 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 having an Indigenous heritage (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).

Overview

You will work collaboratively with the parents and Program Coordinator to develop and implement strategies to help the clients overcome significant social, cognitive and behavioural challenges. You will have the freedom to propose and design appropriate activities and will work one-on-one with the children in our placement homes, as well as public settings as appropriate.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise and ensure the safety of the children at all times
• Lead structured, age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate, play-based activities
• Provide extra support for children, as needed
• Light housekeeping, meal prep, medication Administration
• Engagement in social activities
• Qualifications and Skills
• Patience and temperament to work with children on various developmental levels
• A valid Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Training Certificate is required
• Experience with Autism
• Experience tutoring or helping children with school work is an asset
• Experience working with children in a group home, school camp settings
• Experience working with special needs children
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Canada work authorization
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sectors (Within 6 months)
• Clear Child Intervention Record Check(Within 6 months)
• First Aid and CPR level C required
• Reliable Vehicle
• 2 million liability Insurance required

Our ideal candidates should have experience in - caregiver, care-giving, FASD Support, autistic, spectrum disorders, family care, home health aide, customer service, client relations, special education, child development, psychology, high behavioral clients and Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)

Availability of days, evenings and weekends is mandatory.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Vision care

Schedule:

Schedule: 9am-9pm

Ability to commute/relocate:

Whitecourt, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Behaviour Support: 1 year (required)
• License/Certification:
• First Aid Certification (required)
• NVCI certification (required)

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email

[email protected]

Overview