Posting Title
SPO MH 24 - Eating Disorder Clinician, Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
Position Classification
Social Prog Off (CYMH) R24
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$90,774.07 - $103,579.21 annually, which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment*
Close Date
11/10/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Child and Youth Mental Health, North Fraser Eating Disorder Program
Job Summary
The RoleAs an Eating Disorder Clinician, you will provide assessment, education, and treatment for youth experiencing Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Avoidant Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder, with a strong focus on caregiver involvement and strengthening family systems. You will work collaboratively within a regional specialized team and alongside general CYMH clinicians, with access to consultation, shared expertise, and ongoing professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your clinical skills while making a lasting, meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families navigating eating disorder recovery and building resilience.
To learn more about the important work we do to support children, youth, and families, please view our short video Child and Youth Mental Health. It shares valuable insights and personal stories that highlight the impact you can have in this role.
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 (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.
- Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver's licence with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
Preference may be given for:
- Two (2) or more years of 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 of experience (gained within the last 5 years) in eating disorder services or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Six (6) months or more experience or training providing group and/or individual therapy to youth and the families who struggle with emotion dysregulation, high-risk behaviours and/or safety concerns. Therapy examples include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Family Based Treatment, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for eating disorders.
- Certification in family therapy (e.g. CAMFT Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy).
- One (1) or more years of experience delivering family therapy and supporting parents of children and youth with complex mental health presentations.
- Applicants who self-identify as 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:This position is based in Port Moody. Travel between the communities within the North Fraser Service Delivery area is required (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge).
This position is also posted as a C Nurse 7 under REQ 126426.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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
Health Services, Social Services
Additional Information
Job Profile_Eating Disorder Clinician, Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH)
