Posting Title

SPO MH 24 - Indigenous Clinician, CYMH - Amended

Position Classification

Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$90,774.07 - $103,579.21 annually which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment

Close Date

11/27/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

CYMH

Job Summary

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.

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.

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.

Job Category

Social Services

Additional Information

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