Regional Manager, Mental Health & Addiction Services
Job Summary
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Regional Manager, Mental Health and Addiction (RMMHA) Services will develop, implement, monitor, and provide reporting on the delivery of mental health and addiction services within their region. The job holder works closely with their COO and with the NTHSSA Territorial Manager supporting this program area, to ensure that patient/client needs are being supported and addressed within their regional catchment area; and to identify and address program challenges and opportunities for improvement, establish program objectives for the region, and to report on and contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of the program delivery in the region.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of all areas of Mental Health and Addiction Services, including an in-depth knowledge of the theories of psychotherapy, addiction treatment, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostics, dual diagnoses, crisis intervention, and assessment.
- Knowledge in the development and implementation of effective mental health care, addictions, and family services, as well as in-depth skills providing community services.
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions, and develop and implement mental health and addictions related programming
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by
- A Masters' Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Nursing (with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions) with three (3) years relevant experience within the last 2 years plus two (2) years clinical supervision/management experience in a mental health/ addiction setting.
Equivalencies:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or Nursing (with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions) with five (5) years relevant experience within the last 2 years plus two (2) years clinical supervision/management experience in a mental health/ addiction setting.
- OR
- A Diploma in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or Nursing (with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions) with seven (7) years relevant experience within the last 2 years plus two (2) years clinical supervision/management experience in a mental health/ addiction setting.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27466
Closing Date: February 10, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $65.25 per hour (approximately $127,237.50. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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