BC Public Service situated in Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Psychiatric Social Worker who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available position is for a regular or full time job.
Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Psychiatric Social Worker
Salary: $90,774.07 – $103,579.21 annually, which includes a 4 Grid Market Adjustment
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA
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Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for conducting independent biopsychosocial assessments for young people involved in the justice system.
- The candidate will be responsible for working with multidisciplinary clinicians to provide specialized counselling and therapy services.
- The candidate will be responsible for assisting in the supervision of practicum students.
- The candidate will be responsible for collaborating on research projects.
- The candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of effective assessment and treatment services for young people involved in the justice system.
Job Requirements
- The successful candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Counselling, Social Work, Educational Counselling, Clinical Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or a comparable Master’s-level graduate degree in a similar subject.
- The candidate must seek and obtain clinical registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) within 6 months of completing the required 3,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
- The candidate must provide confirmation that a degree obtained outside of Canada has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) and submit a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
- The candidate must have a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience working with children, youth, and their families, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community-based mental health services.
- The candidate must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with no restrictions or an equivalent licence from another Canadian province.
- Preference may be given to candidates with two years or more of relevant clinical experience working in an adolescent mental health environment and providing a wide range of outpatient-oriented assessment and treatment services.
- Preference may be given to applicants with recent experience working in a forensic setting or with a forensic population.
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience working in a psychiatric or mental health unit.
- Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and possess the required combination of education and experience.
- The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate will be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA).
Benefits
- The candidate may be eligible for flexible work options, including the opportunity to work from home for up to two (2) days per week, subject to an approved telework agreement.
- The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
- The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.
- The employer offers competitive benefits, excellent learning opportunities, and rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities.
How to Apply
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