SPO MH - Psychiatric Social Worker
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Psychology -
Social Work
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker, Psychology
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Posting Title
SPO MH 24 - Psychiatric Social Worker
Position Classification
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Salary Range
$90,774.07 - $ annually, which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment*
Close Date
11/3/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service ->
Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Youth Justice and Forensic Psychiatric Services
Job Summary The TeamThe Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services Nanaimo Clinic team is a group of experienced professionals, including administrative staff, and clinicians. This established team is part of a larger provincial service and collaborates with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and contractors to provide direct client care. We value the supportive culture within our team, making a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of youth in our community.
The RoleThe Psychiatric Social Worker plays a key role in a team that supports young people in the justice system. They provide mental health assessments and treatment services, including individual, group, and family counseling. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, the objective is to jointly enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging youth through a closer to home focus. This work is critical in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion by addressing the unique needs of each young person.
Education and Experience Requirements- Masters 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:Successful MSW prepared candidates are required to seek and obtain registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW), within 6 months of employment.
- 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).
- 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.
- Recent experience working in a forensic setting or with a forensic population.
- Experience working in a psychiatric or mental health unit.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (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.
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About this PositionThere is one (1) full time permanent position available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments *
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.
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