Territorial Lead, Mental Health and Community Wellness
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 Territorial Lead, Mental Health and Community Wellness will research and recommend the highest of quality care and services as they relate to the mental health and addictions services provided to all age groups. The incumbent will champion inter-professional collaboration among community counseling teams, nursing, medical and allied health professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Abilities in clinical counselling, mental health crisis response, suicide risk assessment, and critical incident debriefing.
- Knowledge and ability to use a variety of intervention and prevention methods and determine which method is most appropriate at any given time.
- Ability to apply creative and innovative approaches to policies within mental health and addiction services to meet territorial needs.
- Ability to apply a trauma- and violence-informed approach to clinical and policy work.
Key Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in clinical social work, clinical counselling, or addictions counselling, and a minimum of three (3) years' experience providing direct counselling in mental health and addiction services is required.
- Equivalencies can include:
- A master's in clinical social work, clinical counselling, or addictions counselling, and a minimum of one (1) year experience providing direct counselling in mental health and addiction services is required.
- Relevant experience can include, but not limited:
- Providing individual, couples, family, and group counselling for clients with mental health and/ or substance use disorders.
- Conducted crisis intervention and risk assessments for clients in acute distress.
- Assisted in developing clinical policies, procedures, and best practices for counselling programs.
- Offered clinical supervision and mentorship to frontline traditional wellness workers, counsellors, and/or clinical social workers, supporting clinical work, case management and professional development.
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
Term Position
This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.
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 criminal record 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.
Transfer Assignments
Transfer Assignments may be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27491
Closing Date: February 17, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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