Posting Title

SPO MH 24 - CYMH Clinician

Position Classification

Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$88,130.18 - $100,562.25 annually, which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment*

Close Date

4/8/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Child and Youth Mental Health / VI SDA

Job Summary

The Team Are you seeking work that is both challenging and deeply rewarding? Join the South Vancouver Island Eating Disorders Program, where your expertise and passion can truly change lives. We are a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team made up of mental health clinicians, a psychologist, family physicians, pediatricians, a psychiatrist, dietitians, and dedicated administrative professionals. Together, we provide evidence-based, compassionate care to children, youth, adults, and families across South Vancouver Island who are navigating eating disorders. Our team works closely with community partners, schools, healthcare providers, and other specialized programs to ensure individuals receive the right care, at the right time. By taking a coordinated, lifespan-focused approach, we are able to meet people where they are and respond to their unique needs. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and value working within a supportive, skilled, and mission-driven team, we invite you to consider a career with the South Vancouver Island Eating Disorders Program.

The Role In the role of Mental Health Clinician, you will deliver comprehensive, client centred clinical services to children, youth, adults, and families impacted by eating disorders. This includes conducting intakes and thorough assessments; providing ongoing case management and evidence informed treatment; completing suicide risk assessments; developing and implementing safety plans; and offering timely crisis intervention when required. Your work will be grounded in trauma informed, culturally responsive, and strengths based practice, supporting children, youth, adults, and families at various stages of their recovery journey.

Through active consultation and collaboration, you will build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, internal team members, and community partners to ensure coordinated, seamless, and effective care. As a key contributor to the multidisciplinary team, you will participate in care planning, case conferencing, and shared decision making, helping to foster confidence, resilience, and hope in individuals and families as they navigate change and recovery.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, collaborative, and passionate team committed to supporting youth and families in achieving their wellness goals. You will be supported in using your clinical expertise, professional judgment, and compassion to make a tangible difference, while contributing to a team culture that values learning, collaboration, and high quality care.

Qualifications: 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:**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 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 Kim.Ellison@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position: This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established.
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.

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 live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

How to Apply: Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

**Cover Letter: YES -**A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

**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.).

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category

Health Services, Social Services