Job Description

Posting Title
SPO MH 24 - Psychiatric Social Worker

Position Classification
Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA (Primary)


Salary Range
$73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually plus 4 GRID TMA

Close Date
6/8/2023

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
2/9/2024

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
CYMH/Service Delivery, SDA 22 - North Fraser

Job Summary
A hands-on role helping children and youth in your community! The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth, and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in B.C. The Ministry is responsible for regional and province-wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families. The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a designated provincial mental health facility providing on-site, community, outreach and ancillary specialized assessment and treatment services to collaboratively support youth, families and communities. The Maples population consists of youth in British Columbia with serious emotional, psychological, behavioral and psychiatric illness, ages 12 to 17. An integral member of a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team and in coordination with other professionals and community agencies, you provide a range of mental health services to youth 12 to 17 and their families, when the youth is suffering from serious emotional, psychological, behavioral or psychiatric illness. The Psychiatric Social Worker provides direct clinical services such as assessment and treatment for youth and their families. Consulting with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs, you understand the importance of being involved in community education, development, and coordination. You build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in the community to ensure continuity of care and support for youth and families. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, our objective is to collaboratively enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging youth through a closer to home focus. If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity ? please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service!

Job Requirements:

• Masters? in Social Work (preferred Clinical Specialization), Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at the Master?s level, or equivalent.
  
  • 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.
• 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:

• Masters? in Social Work.
• 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.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, M?tis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with indigenous children, families and communities.
  

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of proviso / special requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Konstantine.Salkeld@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established for future full-time and part-time permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
Currently, we have one (1) temporary opportunity until February 2024. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

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, M?tis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

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.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, 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.

The Hospital And Community (Health Care And Other Services) Covid-19 Vaccination Status Information And Preventive Measures Public Health Order defines vaccination requirements in health care locations and where public service staff interact with heath care locations. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required for positions that fall under this Public Health Order. Applicants with questions about vaccination requirements for specific positions should reach out to the hiring manager identified in the job posting. 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
Social Services