The Team
Join a highly skilled and compassionate Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) team where collaboration, connection, and meaningful impact are at the heart of the work. The North Fraser Eating Disorder Team is a well-established regional multidisciplinary team supporting children and youth (ages 4–18) and their caregivers through complex eating disorder recovery. Our team of experienced clinicians, physicians, and pediatricians works closely with community and hospital-based partners, as well as generalist CYMH clinicians, to provide comprehensive, family-centred care. We value strong clinical practice, continuous learning, and supporting one another while also making space for humour and connection. Together, we are dedicated to creating life-changing outcomes for young people and families.
The Role
As a Family Therapist, 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- 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 working with parents around issues related to parenting 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.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]
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 SPO MH 24 under REQ 123638
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.
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.
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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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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.
