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Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician
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May 31, 2024
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School District #73 (Kamloops-Thompson)
Job details
CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN2024-2027This is a .50 FTE Continuing 3-Year position effective September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The Ministry of Children and Families, Child and Youth Mental Health, and School District No. 73 jointly fund this position. As a member of the District Inclusive Education Services team, the Child & Youth Mental Health Clinician will provide a wide range of services in support of mental disorders in children and youth, with a particular focus on the provision of clinical services as well as educational services.This is an itinerant district position. Direct service to students and consultative service to staff, parents and administrators is provided in different schools and across a variety of settings. Effective liaison with parents, teachers, administrators, health care professionals and outside agencies is a critical aspect of this position. Travel to outlying communities may be required.This is a position of Special Responsibility and will be filled by competition. This position is recognized as an Associated Professional pursuant to the Collective Agreement.Qualifications:Masters Degree in Counselling, Social Services or other human service fieldRecent related experience of at least two years working in a mental health and/or school settingSpecific experience working with children/youth where the children/youth are exhibiting early signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, loss, or other emotional or behavioral challengesExperience with best practice/evidenced-based therapies; and prevention/early intervention activitiesWorking knowledge of DSM V; mental health assessments, treatment planning, school policies and proceduresAbility to provide ongoing psycho education in workshop and group settingsBC Teaching license (is an asset)BC Drivers License School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment,please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, jwiedrick@sd73.bc.ca . The starting annual salary for this Teacher position ranges from $64,594 to$106,217, prorated to FTE. Placement on the grid is based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
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LocationKamloops, BC
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
ApplyToEducation
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Advertised until
2024-07-30
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