SPO MH 24 - Indigenous Clinician, CYMH - Amended

The Team
The Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health (ICYMH) Outreach Team, is based in Surrey and provides service to the Delta, Langley, Surrey, South Surrey, and White Rock areas. We provide culturally grounded mental health support to Indigenous children and youth through both traditional and clinical approaches. Guided by the Circle of Courage and a holistic view of wellness, the team walks alongside families in an outreach capacity, blending Indigenous teachings, community knowledge, and therapeutic interventions to promote healing and resilience.

The Role
The Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Outreach Clinician plays a vital role in supporting the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of Indigenous children, youth, and families through relationship-based, culturally informed care. Working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, schools, hospitals, and service providers, this position helps strengthen community capacity, promote early intervention, and enhance access to holistic mental health supports. Travel between Delta, Langley, Surrey, South Surrey, and White Rock is required for service delivery.

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.
• Experience providing mental health services to Indigenous people and communities.
• Experience providing services utilizing an outreach model.
• 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 [email protected].

About this Position:
Amendment November 13, 2026: amended to correct that there are Two (2) presently available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to one (1) day a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
There are two (2) positions available: one (1) permanent full time positions and one (1) permanent part time (.5 FTE/35 hours biweekly) position.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent full time and part time 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.

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.

Join the BC Public Service, a Canada’s Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.

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: 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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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.