SPO MH - Child and Youth Mental Health; CYMH Clinician

The Team

The Okanagan West Kootenay Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams operate in vibrant, growing communities with a deep commitment to collaboration and innovation. Working across multiple locations, our clinicians are part of a broad network of professionals supporting children, youth, and families through a full spectrum of mental health services. We value inclusive practice, strong community partnerships, and ongoing learning, and we strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for both staff and clients.

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.

To hear more about this position, we will be offering a live session via Teams. Wednesday, February 25th at 12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST – Vancouver time). Please register via link. We will send you an e‑mail with information about how to attend the session.

We currently have a permanent 0.6 FTE (48 hours bi‑weekly) vacancy in the following location:
Castlegar.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies for the following locations:
Castlegar, Nelson, West Kelowna, Vernon, Nakusp and Keremeos.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

There is currently one permanent 0.6 FTE (48 hours bi‑weekly) position in Castlegar. An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies. Temporary offers made from the eligibility list may become permanent. Any temporary opportunities from this competition may be shortened, extended or become permanent. Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a hybrid schedule as per the Telework Agreement upon discussion with supervisor. 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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