SPO MH - Family Therapist, CYMH

Position: SPO MH 24 - Family Therapist, CYMH
Location: Kamloops North

SPO MH 24 - Family Therapist, CYMH
The Team :
Join a highly skilled and compassionate Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team where collaboration, connection, and meaningful impact are at the heart of the work. The North Fraser Eating Disorder Team is a well‑established regional multidisciplinary team supporting children and youth (ages 4–18) and their caregivers through complex eating disorder recovery. Our team of experienced clinicians, physicians, and pediatricians works closely with community and hospital‑based partners, as well as generalist CYMH clinicians, to provide comprehensive, family‑centred care.

We value strong clinical practice, continuous learning, and supporting one another while also making space for humour and connection. Together, we are dedicated to creating life‑changing outcomes for young people and families.

The Role :
As a Family Therapist, you will provide assessment, education, and treatment for youth experiencing Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Avoidant Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder, with a strong focus on caregiver involvement and strengthening family systems. You will work collaboratively within a regional specialized team and alongside general CYMH clinicians, with access to consultation, shared expertise, and ongoing professional growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your clinical skills while making a lasting, meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families navigating eating disorder recovery and building resilience.

Qualifications

Masters in Counselling, Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Child and Youth Care, or a comparable graduate degree at the Master’s level in a similar subject.

Minimum of one (1) year full‑time equivalent experience working with children and youth and their families, providing a wide range of community‑based mental health services.

Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s licence with no restriction or an equivalent licence issued by another Canadian province.

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NOTE:

If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you must confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). Provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience working with children and youth and their families, providing community‑based mental health services.

One (1) or more years of experience (gained within the last five years) in eating disorder services or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Six (6) months or more experience or training providing group and/or individual therapy to youth and families struggling with emotion dysregulation, high‑risk behaviours and/or safety concerns. Therapy examples include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Family Based Treatment, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for eating disorders.

Certification in family therapy (e.g., CAMFT Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy).

One (1) or more years of experience working with parents around issues related to parenting children and youth with complex mental health presentations.

Applicants who self‑identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

Travel between the communities within the North Fraser Service Delivery area (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge) is required.

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.

Flexible work options are available; the position may allow up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

Work Location
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA (Primary) with travel to surrounding communities within the North Fraser Service Delivery area.

EEO Statement
The BC Public Service is 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.

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