Spo mh 24 - child and youth mental health (cymh) clinician - closing date extended

Posting Title SPO MH 24 - Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician - Closing date extended Position Classification Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24 Union GEU Work Options Hybrid Location Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 CA
Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Salary Range For Dawson Creek and Quesnel: $90,774.07 - $103,579.21 annually, which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment* For Chetwynd: $96,326.65 - $109,999.53 annually, which includes a 6 Grid Market Adjustment* plus $54.44 bi-weekly isolation allowance For Daajing Giids: $96,326.65 - $109,999.53 annually, which includes a 6 Grid Market Adjustment* plus $87.10 bi-weekly isolation allowance Close Date 11/4/2026 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization Children & Family Development Ministry Branch / Division Northern Child and Youth Mental Health Job Summary

Team
Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams across Northern BC are made up of dedicated professionals working in communities that span vast and diverse geographies. Whether based in a larger northern centre or in more remote areas, our teams are deeply committed to supporting children, youth, and families with flexible, community-connected services.
We work in partnership with Northern Health, school districts, and Indigenous organizations to meet local needs with compassion and innovation. This is a region where clinicians make a visible and lasting impact-and where you’re supported by a tight-knit team that values collaboration and care.

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): Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Haida Gwaii, Quesnel

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): Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Haida Gwaii, Quesnel

If you would like to hear more about these positions, we will be offering a live session via Teams on Tuesday, October 20 from 12:00 -1:00 PM (Pacific/Vancouver time).
Please register via this link. We will send you an e-mail with information about how to attend the session

Chetwynd* and Haida Gwaii* are currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to Social Program Officers residing in hard-to-recruit designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:

• An additional 2-grid Market Adjustment for Social Program Officers placed in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications

*These locations are also eligible for Isolation Allowance based on the Isolation Location Point.

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). You must 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 [email protected].

About this Position:
Amendment October 21, 2026: Posting closing date extended until November 4, 2026.
There are currently seven (7) positions available:

• Three (3) full-time permanent position located in Dawson Creek
• One (1) full-time permanent position located in Chetwynd
• One (1) full-time permanent position in Haida Gwaii
• One (1) full-time permanent position in Quesnel
• One (1) full-time temporary opportunity in Quesnel until May 2028. This temporary opportunity 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 fill future 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.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category Social Services