Posting Title

SPO MH 24 - Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician

Position Classification

Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Maple Ridge, BC V4R 2S1 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

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

Close Date

8/4/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Service Delivery

Job Summary

Team
As a Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinician in Maple Ridge, you will provide counselling services to children, youth, and families, working in collaboration with community CYMH and Indigenous CYMH teams in the area.

Role
As a CYMH Clinician on our team, you'll provide direct clinical services including intake services, assessment, treatment, suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention for ages 0-18. You will work closely with team members, community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs to provide comprehensive care, including individual, group and family therapy for children, youth, and families. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive and passionate team to make a meaningful positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families facing emotional and behavioral challenges. 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.

We currently have 1 permanent full-time vacancy available in Maple Ridge: (For more information about this location, click on the community name): Maple Ridge

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in: (For more information about this location, click on the community name): Maple Ridge

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's 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 (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.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Two (2) 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.
• One (1) or more years experience providing assessment and evidence based mental health therapies to children and youth with moderate, severe, or complex mental health needs, and their families.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
• Have completed a Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) practicum within the past two years.
• Have completed advanced training in suicide risk assessment and safety planning.
• Have completed foundational Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) training.
• Have training and experience in delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) with children and youth.

Additional Requirements:

• 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).\