Community 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
Located in Aklavik, the Community Counsellor (CC) reports directly to the Regional Clinical Supervisor of Community Counselling and is a key member of the Primary Community Care (PCC) and regional Community Wellness and Support Services (CWSS) Program teams providing direct, community-based, culturally appropriate mental health/wellness, substance use/misuse, and healthy families counselling services for adults, Elders, and their families to ensure their needs are met, while adhering to the standards and protocols of the NTHSSA Community Counselling Program.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently, and as part of the PCC Team, provide a continuum of culturally appropriate therapeutic counselling services for individuals, groups, and families, in the areas of mental health/wellness, substance use/misuse, and healthy families/family violence, using wise practices.
Provide comprehensive and culturally relevant mental health/wellness, substance use/misuse, and health families/family violence care coordination services; independently, with other members of the CWSS team, and as part of the PCC Team.
Conduct suicide risk assessments and mental status exams and provide recommendations regarding care and monitoring to clients who may be in Health Centers, referred by a third party, self-referred, walk-ins, etc.
Key Qualifications:
A Diploma in social sciences; and five (5) years of relevant counselling and/or relevant lived experience in Northern Indigenous communities.
Strong awareness of cultural diversity, specifically, Northern Indigenous values and practices.
Eligibility to register with a professional governing body is an asset i.e. Social Work License in the Northwest Territories; Certification with Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapists Association; etc.
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 $12,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $12,000 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.
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 # 27825
Closing Date: May 25, 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 $21,334.
Application Assistance
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