The Team
The Cranbrook/Kimberley Child and Youth Mental Health Team brings together a close-knit group of experienced clinicians who value collaboration, learning, and meaningful connection. This supportive team works alongside families, schools, and health professionals to serve children and youth with a wide range of mental health needs—including through regional programs like Eating Disorders, Early Psychosis Intervention, and Infant Mental Health. Rooted in trust and relationship-building, this team shows up for each other and the community in a way that makes the work both impactful and deeply rewarding.
The Role
As a Mental Health Clinician with the Cranbrook/Kimberley CYMH team, you’ll step into a role where you provide intake, assessment, and treatment for children and youth experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges. This opportunity lets you build your clinical skills in a highly supportive environment with strong supervision and a collaborative team. If you’re passionate about making a difference and helping kids and families navigate tough times, this role offers both purpose and professional growth—with the potential to evolve into a permanent part-time position down the road.
Help Make a Difference: Join our team as a Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Worker
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 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 license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.
For questions regarding this position, please contact jennifer.westcott@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 10/01/26. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent, temporary and part-time opportunities.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Cranbrook: Cranbrook is one of the sunniest cities in British Columbia and sits in the middle of the Rocky Mountain Trench. Cranbrook is rooted in nature and grounded in culture – as a community it takes pride in providing activities of many types in beautiful surroundings. Whether you’re looking for history, outdoor adventure, festivals, or cultural activities, Cranbrook has something for everyone.
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.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.
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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
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