Posting Title

LP 5A - CYMH Psychologist

Position Classification

Licensed Psychologist 5A

Union

PEA

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$92,055.05 - $117,359.32 annually

Close Date

10/16/2025

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

9/4/2026

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

CYMH

Job Summary

The Team
MCFD’s community-based Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams work in partnership with families and communities to foster positive mental health outcomes and well-being for children and youth, and their families.

The Role
Child and Youth Mental Health Clinicians (Psychologist) provide a range of specialized services including psychological assessment, treatment, case management, and consultation for children and youth from birth to age 18 and their families. CYMH Clinicians (Psychologist) work in flexible ways, providing psychological consultation/education services to community agency staff and other service providers such as physicians, schools, foster homes, child protection, probation officers, and hospital staff. CYMH Clinicians (Psychologist) also promote evidence-based practice and a positive learning-based culture on the team by participating in program review and evaluation, preparing reports, and making recommendations for improvement. In this role, the CYMH Clinician (Psychologist) will have an important role in developing treatment plans which include a variety of evidence-based psychological interventions and treatment modalities including individual, family, and group therapy.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in Clinical/Applied Psychology, Counselling Psychology, OR PsyD, AND *registered with, or eligible for, registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
  • • Note: If you are registered as a Psychologist in another province, equivalencies for out of province applicants may be considered by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC). Please contact the association for registration requirements in BC.
  • 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.
• Completion of a psychological pre-or post-doctoral internship of 1600 hours in a child and youth mental health or hospital setting with specialization in formal psychological assessment, diagnoses and treatment of mental health disorders.
• Experience in clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
• Minimum of one 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:

• Two 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.

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact Heather.Michael@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Currently there is one (1) temporary opportunity until March 4th, 2026 that may be extended.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future fulltime and parttime temporary and permanent vacancies.

Security Screening Wording (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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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Job Category

Social Services