Communities
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Abbotsford
Abbotsford, a vibrant community and regional hub for the Fraser Valley, offers an appealing suburban/rural lifestyle featuring affordable homes in quiet, peaceful neighbourhoods. One of BC's fastest growing communities, Abbotsford is surrounded by natural beauty and offers many cultural events and quality educational facilities. If you are looking for access to a major urban centre, Vancouver is a short distance away.
Our Child and Youth Mental Health multidisciplinary team sees clients up to 19 years of age with a variety of challenges. By using a variety of evidence-based techniques, including anxiety, girl's depression, and OCD groups, we can help the children, youth and families of the area. We facilitate Reflecting Teams, and utilize Care Teams to build family growth and coping competencies.
Currently, the Abbotsford Team is developing specialty components of Early Childhood Mental Health, Behavior Disorders, Concurrent Disorder, and Multicultural services.
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Bella Coola
Experience the peace, serenity and harmony of BC’s Central Coast. You'll do more than just live and work here; you'll become a dynamic member of a tight-knit community. We enjoy an affordable cost of living, a rural lifestyle, and an environment where career and personal growth opportunities flourish.
The primary client base for the Child and Youth Mental Health team is children and youth with mental disorders and their families - both First Nations and non-Aboriginal. CYMH services provided to Bella Bella, Oweekeno and Klemtu (on-reserve communities) are on an outreach basis only.
The population of Bella Coola is approximately 4,885 - 1,700 are 0-19 years and 60% are Aboriginal. The area also has some of the highest risk indicators in the province including infant mortality, teen pregnancy, juvenile crime, spousal assault as well as substance abuse and teen suicide.
This is an opportunity to be a part of an integrated team that provides child and youth mental health services to a high needs population. It’s also an opportunity to work in partnership with First Nations communities and to provide quality clinical services, and strengthen the capacity to support their children and youth with mental health issues.
This is a position for an experienced CYMH clinician that is looking for a challenge, enjoys working with First Nations communities and can work effectively in a team environment, with complex, difficult cases and minimal access to specialist resources.
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Burnaby
Burnaby is a bustling urban centre located next to Vancouver and is close to the Coastal mountains to the north and the Fraser River to the south. This thriving social and economic community is home to many cultural and recreational activities that support a healthy work/life balance.
The Child and Youth Mental Health Team in Burnaby has a strong commitment to best practices, training and a multi-systemic community model serving a diverse and multi-cultural population. We deliver our expertise to children under age six through our Early Childhood Mental Health Program and our services to older children and youth from our team of consulting psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinicians. We are currently expanding our services to include eating disorders and behavioral difficulties.
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Castlegar
Castlegar boasts one of the province's driest climates, and is a great place to live and work. Many families move to Castlegar to enjoy the scenic surroundings and abundant recreational opportunities. It is a busy, industrial town that enjoys a reasonable cost of living and wonderful atmosphere.
In our Child and Youth Mental Health office, we focus on early intervention. Our multidisciplinary team meets with a larger regional mental health team on a monthly basis to further knowledge and professional development.
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Chase
Chase, a small community of 2,546, is the gateway to the North Shuswap and is located just 56 km (34 mi) east of Kamloops on the western end of Lake Shuswap.
Chase offers the outdoor enthusiast a variety of activities. The community has a golf course, beautiful beaches and parks, and the nearby lakes, rivers and mountains provide everything from hiking, camping and mountain biking, to water skiing and watching the annual salmon spawning run.
Child and Youth Mental Health services assist children up to 19 years of age who live in the surrounding area. Services are provided by a contracted clinician who is co-located in the Chase Health Centre, which is a primary care initiative.
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Clearwater/Barriere
Clearwater is a popular locale in the North Thompson Valley with extensive recreation, community, and professional opportunities. It is the gateway to Wells Grey Park and maintains close proximity to the bustling urban centre of Kamloops. This combination of urban and rural offers exciting potential for community members.
This community offers a unique challenge. Both Clearwater and Barriere have experienced major occupational upheavals as local mills have closed. In Clearwater alone, nearly 250 jobs have been moved to other locations, often leaving the remaining residents with reduced incomes. This has had a significant financial and psychological impact for the people.
The expertise of our multidisciplinary team is supported by partnerships between contractors, school personnel, police, and medical services, as well as psychiatric services provided by a hospital in Kamloops.
Whether you're looking for a career challenge or just a change of scenery, you can be sure that the children, youth, and families of Clearwater and Barriere will greatly appreciate the support you'll provide.
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Cranbrook
Cranbrook, located near the beautiful Rocky Mountains, is considered to be one of the most desirable locations in British Columbia due to its low cost of living, recreational appeal and four distinct seasons. Cranbrook offers a great balance between work and life, and is an ideal place for families.
Our Child and Youth Mental Health team is committed to the personal development of our staff. We see a diverse group of clients ranging up to 19 years of age who are suffering from many complex challenges. A strong focus on the multidisciplinary model of service delivery has allowed us to focus on forming strong connections with the community.
Through our internal case conferencing, educational advancement and community development committees, there will be continuous growth opportunities to enhance the future of Child and Youth Mental Health services in Cranbrook.
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Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek is known for its rodeo heritage, but is fast becoming a lively urban centre. Within our city limits, you'll find both rural and urban community lifestyles, and numerous recreational, social and occupational activities throughout the year. Dawson Creek has become a popular place for those seeking balance in their daily routines, and is a safe community in which to raise a family.
The Dawson Creek Child and Youth Mental Health team is co-located with the Child Protection Intake/Family Services, Guardianship, and Youth Justice teams. Offices are located centrally, with some on-site services provided at several local schools.
We see clients with a variety of ages and diagnoses, but our Aboriginal client base requires special consultation. You will be presented with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety disorders, adjustment issues, and PDD. We have formed relationships with the school counselors and Aboriginal agencies, and are working to further strengthen these ties in the future.
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Delta
Delta is a suburban municipality close to Vancouver that comprises three urban communities: Tsawwassen, Ladner, and North Delta. The area’s natural beauty includes the Pacific Ocean, local rivers, valuable wetlands and a large migratory bird sanctuary.
Delta's population is about 100,000 and is highly diverse in terms of cultural heritage, immigration, and family income. For example, there are large populations of South Asian heritage, other Asian groups, and an Aboriginal population, including the Tsawwassen First Nation.
The Delta Child and Youth Mental Health team values diverse treatment approaches, recognizing that no one approach benefits everyone. We have a well-established integrated case management system that promotes strengths-based treatment planning, collaborative services and natural supports for families. Our main office is located in North Delta, and we have a satellite office open in Ladner part-time. We are fortunate to have excellent working relationships with community partners in Delta and have access to specialized programs and hospitals for our clients.
Over the next few years, there will be opportunities to further develop services, to look at creative ways to assist our clients and to make our services more accessible.
For further information on the municipality please go to http://www.corp.delta.bc.ca/
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Gibsons
Gibsons is a tranquil village at the gateway to the Sunshine Coast. A mild climate and breathtaking scenery add to the charm of this rural coastal community. A perfect locale for outdoor enthusiasts, Gibsons also has plenty of business and cultural opportunities that will appeal to nearly any lifestyle.
The Gibsons Child and Youth Mental Health team is multidisciplinary and co-located with MCFD. The clientele consists of children from low income and/or single parent families who are mentally ill and/or experiencing drug abuse. The team is integrated with various other health delivery services such as child protection and youth probation. We are proud of our partnerships with the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program, Family Prevention committee, Victim Services, and the Child and Youth Suicide Prevention committee. The Gibsons team also works collaboratively with the Sechelt team, to respond to the mental health needs of children and youth living on the Sunshine Coast.
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Golden
Golden is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia and is flanked by six national parks (Banff, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Yoho and Jasper). Golden also lies at the confluence of two historically significant rivers; the Kicking Horse and the Columbia.
Golden is a vibrant community on the move, and is rapidly diversifying, with tourism playing an increasingly important role. Golden offers unparalleled heli-skiing and cat-skiing, the best selection of back-country ski and hiking lodges in Canada, a nationally acclaimed golf course, and some of the most exciting river rafting in the world.
Golden is also the perfect environment to raise a family. Golden's school system provides parents with the opportunity to have their children taught in French and housing opportunities are abundant.
Golden is an exciting, growing and nurturing community. It is an excellent place for the businessperson, the experienced outdoor enthusiast, or families who want the peace and tranquility of small-town life.
The Golden Child and Youth Clinician is part of a growing team of professional Child and Youth therapists also located in Revelstoke, Salmon Arm and Vernon. The position will have access to clinical supervision, peer consultation as well as professional training both at the regional and provincial level.
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Hope
Hope is a small town located on the Fraser River and is nestled between two mountain ranges. The cost of living is significantly lower than other locations in the lower mainland. Hope's unique rural location has access to major urban centres and provides a wide range of personal and professional opportunities that suit any lifestyle.
The Child and Youth Mental Health team works together to strengthen the services provided to children, youth and families. We use a variety of techniques to move beyond talking about program change, to actually making it happen. Recently, we piloted an Adventure Therapy Program and are currently adapting this new treatment to partner it with an alternative education program. The Hope CYMH office is part of the Fraser Cascade team comprising the communities of Aggassiz, Harrison and Boston Bar.
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Kamloops
Kamloops is located between the North and South Thompson rivers and retains a small town atmosphere while offering many big-city amenities. Its rolling hills are perfect for skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping and an internationally renowned ski resort, Sun Peaks, is only 45 minutes away. Kamloops is also surrounded by several fishing lakes and is the home to the Junior ‘A’ hockey team, the Kamloops Blazers.
The Child and Youth Mental Health team is located in an integrated office that includes youth probation, child protection and family services as well as the Regional Office for the ministry. We are currently developing relationships with Aboriginal communities. The community enjoys a blend of cultures, and as a result, additional cultural sensitivity from our staff is required. The multi-disciplinary team provides generalized and specialized services to a wide variety of children and youth with mental disorders and those at risk of developing them.
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Kelowna
Kelowna is the hub city of the "Sunny Okanagan" and has one of the most active business communities in the interior region, especially in the high tech industry. The climate ranges from hot, dry summers to snowy winters. With Kelowna's growing cultural community, wide assortment of vineyards and relatively low cost of living, it is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the province.
Our Child and Youth Mental Health team includes co-located government and contractual workers that collaborate with local school districts, general practitioners, the health region, and not-for-profit agencies. The team office is located downtown, close to shops and restaurants, and only a block away from Okanagan Lake. We are co-located with Child Protection Investigation and Family Services teams, allowing for a more integrated approach to service planning and delivery. We have viewing rooms for both our play therapy room and family/group therapy room, reflecting our commitment to supervision and peer input and support.
We work with a variety of children under 19 suffering from a range of disorders. Over the next two years, we will be expanding our group programs, and are currently testing new innovative group-work approaches to help teens deal with personality disorders. Our team values clinical consultation, teamwork and creativity, which will provide you with the perfect opportunity for career development.
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Kitimat
Kitimat, a “planned community”, is located at the head of Douglas Channel, a long broad fjord that connects to the Pacific Ocean via Hecate Strait. Kitimat draws its name from the nearby Haisla community of Kitamaat, and means people of the snow. Kitimat is both an inland and a coastal settlement, with a population of 11,500 people.
As British Columbia's largest private port, Kitimat is the second of only two flat valleys on Canada’s west coast. As an “Invest BC Community”, planning and development strategies make Kitimat a competitor in both North America and around the world.
The moderate climate and unique geography of the area provides access to one of Canada's last wilderness frontiers. The area is renowned for its vast outdoor recreational activities – hikers and campers are delighted, beachcombers and picnickers savour the sandy beaches, and the vistas of the rugged Coast Mountains are a photographer's dream. Famous to this area is Princess Royal Island, home to the white Kermode Bear and Spirit Bear – found nowhere else in the world.
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Langley
Residents in Langley enjoy extensive natural beauty and access to recreational opportunities in a mixed urban and suburban environment. Langley's population includes diverse ethnic groups and has extensive Aboriginal ties.
The Child and Youth Mental Health Team offers a range of clinical services to children and youth experiencing serious mental health disorders, as well as consultation and support to parents and professionals within the community. Our team recognizes the importance of implementing evidence-based clinical assessment, and diagnostic and intervention practices as a basic standard for all ministry clients.
We currently have plans to create a multidisciplinary team environment, where innovative and creative ideas are welcomed, and everyone shares a commitment to support the implementation of culturally sensitive programs for our diverse client base.
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Maple Ridge
The neighbouring communities of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are located in the scenic, north-eastern portion of the Lower Mainland. This semi-rural area boasts mountains, lakes, agricultural land and rivers.
The community offers a new Centre for the Arts, youth centres, extensive family recreation and sports facilities, six golf courses, senior recreation and housing, newly developed shopping outlets as well as a full range of outdoor pursuits. Affordable housing in this area also allows the community to grow. The West Coast Express train offers commuter service to downtown Vancouver in under an hour and a new Fraser River bridge crossing will be completed in 2008.
The combined population of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows is approximately 90,000, which includes a large number of children and youth under the age of 19 and the Katzie Nation, a small urban reserve. Major industries include forestry and agriculture.
The Child and Youth Mental Health team that serves Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, is called “Ridge Meadows”. The team serves children up to 19 years of age, providing individual, family and group treatment. A multidisciplinary team includes clinicians from psychology, nursing, clinical counselling, and psychiatry. The program has strong links with the local school district, community agencies and regional specialty services such as the Youth Day Treatment Program, Youth Crisis Response Program, Early Psychosis Intervention Program and Youth Supported Independent Living Program. The program continues to expand as the new Child and Youth Mental Health Plan is implemented with new initiatives including services to the early childhood population and children with developmental and behavioural conditions.
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Merritt
Merritt is often referred to as a city with small town appeal. Many outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, and fishing, complement the low cost of living and rural charm. It is a great location for raising a family, with opportunities for your career and community involvement.
Our office services children ages 3-19 and their families. The clientele consists primarily of Aboriginal peoples. There is a significant portion of lower to middle income, single-parent or blended family homes. Our range of services include individual therapy, case management, consultation, community education, and the provision of parenting courses in collaboration with other community agencies.
You'll be working closely with Aboriginal agencies and service organizations, and your ideas for treating children and their families will be thoroughly supported by this tight-knit community. We are looking to extend our services to the South Asian population, provide early intervention for children under three, and develop additional dynamic programs for at-risk youth.
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Mission
Mission is a relatively small community located in the Upper Fraser Valley. Mission has developed its own personality, with a strong Aboriginal presence, growing Indo-Canadian population, and a variety of other ethnic backgrounds.
The majority of our cases use a strength-based approach to support young people who are dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, psychosis and behavior disorders and their families. Mission's small size affords the opportunity to network with other professionals within the community and to facilitate your success in practicing our Integrated Case Management model.
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Nanaimo
Nanaimo is a beautiful harbour-front city and noted as one of British Columbia’s most livable. It is centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island and is the link to North Vancouver Island. Easy access is available to Vancouver from Nanaimo via the B.C. Ferries system and also by air. The population of Nanaimo is 73,000.
This growing community offers an excellent variety of affordable housing options, many of them in scenic locations. There is something for everyone including exceptional outdoor and indoor recreational activities, a full range of shopping facilities, fine schools and many services for families. Its relaxed lifestyle and comfortable climate make Nanaimo an excellent place to live, work and play.
Nanaimo serves a mostly urban clientele of children and youth including First Nations communities. The CYMH team is co-located with other MCFD services in an office near the centre of town.
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New Westminster
The City of New Westminster is located in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, and is located on a hillside overlooking the Fraser River. It has a population of approximately 55,000 and has a strong sense of community and a wonderful history and heritage. In 1859, it was selected as the first capital of the new colony of British Columbia and became the first city in Western Canada.
The New Westminster Child and Youth Mental Health team includes a strong network of community service providers who have worked to create complementary services within the community. The New Westminster Child and Youth Mental Health team provides creative, flexible, and collaborative community mental health services and care.
New Westminster also has access to Regional and Provincial Child and Youth Mental Health programming because of its central location. Our multidisciplinary team serves children and youth up to age 19, with assessment, therapy, consultation and case management support. Capacity building and reducing risk in our community is an integral part of our service delivery model.
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Vancouver - North Shore
The North Shore is a vibrant, affluent collection of ocean-side communities, which includes North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Lion's Bay and Bowen Island. Located a short distance from downtown Vancouver, it offers urban sophistication as well as easy access to an outdoor lifestyle. A great place to raise a family, the North Shore also offers a wealth of personal and professional development opportunities.
Our multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals is co-located with the child protection, family services, and youth probation teams. Our portfolio of clients include children and youth, from birth to age 19, who come to us for a diverse range of assessment, treatment and consultative services.
Our clients come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and varied income levels. We currently have plans to provide more evidence-based preventative services, such as the FRIENDS or Strengthening Families programs to enhance our existing outreach programs, especially to Aboriginal populations.
From the career challenges of the position to the natural beauty and advantages of the area, the North Shore can provide you with an ideal balance for all your personal and professional goals.
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Pemberton
Pemberton is a beautiful village located at the foot of majestic Mt Currie. The village is a spectacular 20-minute drive north of Whistler and is a great place for both summer and winter outdoor activities. Pemberton serves as the hub for the Pemberton Valley and five different Aboriginal communities. The district includes the Village, the First Nation community of Mt. Currie, Pemberton Valley, D'Arcy and Birken.
Our CYMH team uses a blend of community and clinical evidence-based approaches to deliver mental health services to children, youth and families in the community. We have also partnered with the Aboriginal community and with other health and human service providers across the region on a variety of innovative projects.
We plan on strengthening school-based and out-reach services to Aboriginal communities through improved clinical services, as well as providing primary practice settings for CYMH clinicians.
As with all new CYMHS positions, we are looking for clinicians who are comfortable providing direct services.
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Penticton
Penticton is one of the larger cities in BC's interior region and offers something for everyone. Penticton's name means "A place to live forever." Its rural charm, relatively low cost of living, rich cultural history, and outdoor activities such as water skiing, golfing and hiking, makes Penticton a great place to live and work.
In the Child and Youth Mental Health office, we work in a multidisciplinary team environment with specialty areas in school liaison, early psychosis intervention, behavior disorders, and community response. Our office is co-located with Adult Mental Health and Public Health, and we collaborate to deliver services.
We service a wide range of clientele aged 5-19, and many groups work in partnership with school counselors. We see anything from anxiety and mood disorders to bipolar and attention deficit disorders, and we're proud to be leading the way in best practices for the region.
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Port Alberni
Port Alberni, also known as "The Community with a Heart", boasts one of the lowest costs of living on Vancouver Island. This closely-knit community is perfect for raising children away from the challenges of big cities while still providing easy access to larger metropolitan centres. It is also surrounded by forests and mountains which provide extensive recreational opportunities.
The multidisciplinary team working out of Port Alberni is comprised of registered nurses and a psychology intern, and is overseen by a psychiatric social worker. The team maintains close professional ties with schools, the local hospital, a pediatrician, Adult Mental Health and Addiction Services, Public Health, as well as community agencies.
The Port Alberni team serves children and youth up to the age of 18, who have a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. We provide assessment, treatment, consultation and follow an integrated case management approach where appropriate. We have a strong commitment to best practices. We're currently increasing our level of early intervention and prevention services, notably by implementing the Triple P program - the first community in Canada to do so. You'll find that Port Alberni is the ideal size to provide a full range of social services, but small enough to make community-wide coordination a reality.
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Port Hardy/North Island
Port Hardy is located on northern Vancouver Island, within the Regional District of Mt. Waddington. The largest community in the region is Port Hardy (5,000), and the smaller communities include Port Alice (1,350), Port McNeill (3,000) and Coal Harbour (200). The total regional population is 15,000.
The coastline features sheltered waterways and rural islands and the area boasts a diversified regional economy including forestry, aquaculture, manufacturing and tourism.
For those seeking a pristine coastal experience, Aboriginal cultural experience, world class diving and great salt water fishing, Port Hardy is considered a premier destination.
The North Island has hired a Strategic Planner to gather information and present a report on how Child and Youth Mental Health services should be delivered which will be completed by March 2006.
The North Island comprises a number of government, community, educational and Aboriginal agencies that work collaboratively for the region as a whole.
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Port Moody
Nestled between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Port Moody is a large suburban community located in one of the most beautiful parts of the province. In addition to its reputation as the "City of the Arts", it is also home to many cultural and sports activities, as well as career opportunities for almost any lifestyle.
The Child and Youth Mental Health team works closely with partners in the community, including the local mental health centre, school districts, and not-for-profit agencies. The team serves a growing population of young families with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Port Moody is part of the Tri-Cities Team which encompasses Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Anmore, and Belcarra.
Our commitment to advancing skill development is backed by ongoing in-service education, practice workshops and external training opportunities that will further your career development. In addition, over the next three years, we'll be expanding with the addition of an Early Childhood Mental Health Program, Elementary School Liaison and Clinician, a Multicultural Mental Health service, and a state-of-the-art Behaviour Disorders Clinic.
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Prince George
Prince George has a diverse range of cultures and is known as a leader in service innovations and career opportunities. This family-focused community reflects the rich culture and history of its people and provides the perfect balance of professional and personal opportunities.
Prince George Child and Youth Mental Health services are provided mostly through a not-for-profit agency. The agency's multidisciplinary team includes psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric nursing, social work, child and youth care. In addition, CYMH partners with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Prince George Regional Hospital and the Northern Health Authority.
Working in Prince George will give you the opportunity to work with clients ranging from street youth to members of First Nations cultures. Our commitment to creating change will challenge you to meet the needs of these Aboriginal peoples using culturally sensitive practices.
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Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert is a northern BC community that has activities for those who love serenity and the great outdoors. This thriving population also includes a variety of professional opportunities and the low cost of living and temperate climate have made Prince Rupert a great place to live and raise a family.
Our client base is primarily First Nations and Southeast Asian. We deal with children aged 5-19 years, with problems ranging from teen suicide to anxiety and depression.
Our team addresses a variety of mental health issues, and although we work with limited resources, we have an excellent relationship with the schools and residents in order to help us serve this isolated community.
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Revelstoke
Revelstoke and area, with a population of approximately 8,000, has built a reputation for community living in a spectacular and historic mountain setting. The community is rich in natural beauty and offers many opportunities for new and expanding businesses. If a balanced lifestyle is what you’re looking for, then Revelstoke is the place for you.
Revelstoke is nestled in the Columbia Mountains in the Interior of British Columbia, 641 km east of Vancouver, and 415 km west of Calgary. Situated on the Columbia River between the Selkirk and Monashee Mountain Ranges, Revelstoke is also located on the Trans-Canada highway, making it easy to explore the area.
The Revelstoke Child and Youth Clinician is part of a growing team of professional Child and Youth Therapists located in Golden, Salmon Arm and Vernon. The position will have access to clinical supervision, peer consultation as well as professional training both at the regional and provincial level.
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Sechelt
In the heart of the Sunshine Coast, Sechelt is a sea-side community named for the First Nations peoples of the region. It boasts mountains, creeks and waterfalls that compliment its shoreline, and is a great place to raise a family. Sechelt's central location makes it a natural hub for business and culture, while its low cost of living and mild coastal climate make it an ideal place to live.
The Child and Youth Mental Health team is integrated with child protection, community living services, youth probation, family decision-making, adoptions, resources, and guardianship. We are proud of our partnerships with the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program, Children Who Witness Violence Program, and Family Preservation Program. The Sechelt team works with the Gibsons area team to respond to the mental health needs of children and youth living on the Sunshine Coast.
Our clientele consists mainly of children from low income and/or single parent families who are mentally ill and/or experiencing drug abuse.
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Smithers
Smithers is an attractive community located at the heart of the scenic Bulkley Valley region. We offer opportunities far beyond what is typically found in a small northern community, and a unique atmosphere with many social, cultural, and outdoor activities available for children.
The Child and Youth Mental Health team is co-located with Child Protection, Youth Probation, Adoption and Resource staff. Typical consultations include assessment, diagnosis, referral, collaboration, and counselling for behavioral, emotional, and life skills issues. There are variety of youth exhibiting difficulties adapting to social, academic, and legal standards, as well as a significant First Nations population that make up the majority of our clientele.
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Squamish
Squamish, a great place for year-round recreation and partial host to the 2010 Olympics, is conveniently located near Whistler and Vancouver. It has a mild climate and is experiencing a rapid socio-economic upswing that is leading towards positive long-term growth.
Our CYMH team uses a blend of community and clinical evidence-based approaches to deliver mental health services to children, youth and families of the community. We have also partnered with Aboriginal, Indo-Canadian communities, and other health and human service providers across the region on a variety of programs.
This community boasts a low cost of living, and maintains a commitment to the balanced development of the social health of the community. Child and Youth Mental Health plays an integral role in the development of the Communities That Care Project (www.ctcsquamish.com ) and continues to support the development of the Strengthening Families Program.
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Surrey
Surrey is part of the Lower Mainland and offers a slightly slower-paced lifestyle than neighbouring Vancouver.
Surrey has the highest population of children and youth when compared to the other regions of BC. Our Child and Youth Mental Health office is currently undergoing a major expansion of services, which will allow new staff to have a dynamic impact on, and opportunity to participate in, the planning and delivery of services. You will also have the chance to supervise students, while being supported by our highly collaborative multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and counselors.
The diverse community, including Asian and South Asian cultures, provides the ideal setting to forge links with different cultural groups in order to provide more effective service. We're also currently developing an Elementary School Outreach Program, additional Early Intervention Services for children under five, and expanding our services to youth who have developmental delays and mental illnesses.
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Terrace
Terrace is a picturesque, rural community surrounded by coastal mountains which offer numerous recreational activities. As the hub of the Northwest and a multi-service community, Terrace has a friendly, safe and tight-knit atmosphere that will appeal to families and children alike.
Our clients include Aboriginal peoples, and we work with such issues as sexual and physical abuse, substance abuse, depression, suicide, anxiety disorders, and behavioral issues. We work closely with the school district, Community Living BC and other MCFD partners to meet the unique needs of our community members.
This region is working extremely hard to address the problems of this area and implement preventive measures. This strategy provides immediate opportunities for career advancement within our multidisciplinary team.
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Trail
With many recreation and career development opportunities, a low cost of living, and a relatively mild climate, Trail is a very desirable community in which to live, work and play.
As part of our Child and Youth Mental Health team, you'll be working with children, youth and their families with typical mental health issues, ranging from depression and anxiety to OCD and ADHD. Our team enjoys the freedom to innovate and create new solutions, and we're hoping to co-ordinate with a local school assistant to help the youth become more physically active.
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Vernon
Vernon is situated between the beautiful lakes and mountains at the north end of the Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of BC. Vernon maintains a warm community feeling with many recreational and cultural opportunities. The culture of the town and natural beauty of the landscape help residents maintain a healthy balance of work and play in their lives.
Our significant Aboriginal population has allowed our multidisciplinary Child and Youth Mental Health team to develop innovative and culturally relevant programs. We have upgraded our office and have expanded our services to include a wide range of child and youth mental health issues, including an eating disorders program and sexual abuse counseling.
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Victoria
Victoria combines a lovely temperate climate with a work/life balance nearly unmatched in the province. You'll discover a wealth of cultural and recreational activities along with personal and professional development opportunities.
The work in our Victoria office is both challenging and stimulating. Your expertise will be complemented by the supervision and support of an experienced multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, family therapists, clinical counselors, social workers, art and drama therapists, and a consulting psychiatrist. Our collaborative problem-solving model is backed by participation in Integrated Case Management.
We serve a diverse range of socio-economic urban families, with a primary focus on children and youth ages 2-19 years. Your repertoire of possible treatments may include "theraplay" or others that are in line with previously successful modalities.
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Whistler
Whistler, British Columbia, is a winter sports mecca that enjoys remarkable scenery and a growing urban landscape. With plenty of career and recreational opportunities to choose from, Whistler provides you with the perfect locale for career development coupled with an outstanding outdoor lifestyle, all in close proximity to British Columbia's dynamic urban centres.
We have plans to develop an innovative program, with strong support for capacity-building, in partnership with both Aboriginal and Indo-Canadian communities. This integrated project will address the planning, delivery and evaluation of Child and Youth Mental Health Services within our community.
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White Rock/South Surrey
White Rock is a beautiful sea-side community less than an hour's drive from the excitement of Vancouver. This area is famous for its wonderful beaches and restaurants. White Rock's moderate cost of living and proximity to recreation and educational opportunities make it a great place to raise a family.
White Rock offers you the unique chance to help develop an innovative and creative service delivery system for the area. Our main goals include growing as a team and collaborating with the community to best meet local needs through delivery of our services. The values and principles of the plan will be incorporated into our team's work in order to facilitate more advanced evidence-based practices.
Traditionally, this area has been primarily a retirement community. But recently many families have been moving into the area. Consider this a great opportunity to be part of a developing community vision for child, youth and family services.
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Williams Lake
Williams Lake is the ranch land hub of British Columbia's Interior Region and the rodeo capital of the Cariboo. Recreational activities include year-round outdoor adventures, from fishing, boating and hiking, to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Despite its rural roots, Williams Lake deals with a diverse set of mental health issues, including "inner city" problems, and challenges specific to remote locations and First Nations reserves. The local Child and Youth Mental Health office consists of a small multidisciplinary team working flexible schedules to meet community and client needs. We have excellent partnerships with social service agencies in the community, and benefit from many teaching opportunities within the local university. We also have future plans to increase co-location and collaboration with the School District, and increase our outreach programs to isolated First Nations communities.
First Nations peoples make up a significant portion of the clientele. We are currently working in partnership with various First Nations groups to develop both counselling and prevention programs. Planned increases in mental health funding over the next three years will offer significant opportunities for innovation and culturally appropriate service delivery.
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100 Mile House
100 Mile House is the hub of the South Cariboo area, serving a population of approximately 12,000. The area is known for ranching and logging as well as year-round outdoor recreation adventures like fishing, boating, hiking, and limitless cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
The local Child and Youth Mental Health office consists of a small multidisciplinary team working flexible schedules to meet community and client needs. The 100 Mile House team is part of a rural network of offices with a current clinical staff of eight, who meet regularly for case consultation and support. We have excellent partnerships with social service agencies in the community and benefit from a ‘community-first’ collaborative spirit. We have plans to increase co-location and collaboration with the School District and increase our outreach programs to First Nations communities.
Preferred candidates are generalists with broad interests in the field of Child and Youth Mental Health who have a vision to expand community partnerships. Opportunities exist for clinicians who specialize in working with anxiety or mood disorders, early psychosis intervention, or parent education, and who can provide leadership to peers within our network.
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