Child & Youth Counsellor
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
Job Overview
The Child and Youth Counsellor (CYC) plays a vital role in supporting children and youth with complex mental health needs and their families in Yellowknife. As a key member of the community counselling team within the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), the CYC delivers specialized therapeutic and behavioural support services. The position involves direct client care, collaborative service planning, mental health education, and coordination with local agencies to ensure integrated, culturally safe, and trauma-informed care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based therapy to children and youth with emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges, including individual, family, and group counselling.
- Collaborate with families and community partners to create integrated, person- and family-centered care plans, and monitor their implementation and outcomes.
- Offer mental health consultation, training, and crisis intervention support to school staff, community service providers, and other professionals.
- Foster collaboration among health, education, justice, and local organizations to deliver wraparound supports for children, youth, and families.
- Support trauma-informed and culturally relevant practices, advocate for client needs across agencies, and promote wellness through community events and partnerships.
Key Qualifications
- A Masters degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling (Not Human Ecology, Public Health, Therapeutic Recreation, Child and Youth Care) AND Two (2) years of relevant experience.
OR
- A Bachelor's degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling (Not Human Ecology, Public Health, Therapeutic Recreation, Child and Youth Care) AND Five (5) years of direct counselling experience.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, a Northern living allowance, a defined benefit pension plan, and health and dental benefits, as well as relocation assistance.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
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
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Labour Market Supplement
The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions
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.
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 # 27510
Closing Date: February 22, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158. - 126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
Application Assistance
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