Medical Social Worker
Job Summary
Department Information
The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.
Job Information
Located in Behchoko and reporting to the Manager, Mental Health Services, the Medical Social Worker coordinates client needs in collaboration with the client, their family, home care staff, physicians, nurses, counselors, and other health and social services resources within the communities. This position's responsibilities include direct social work and counseling such as crisis intervention, which may necessitate some on-call duty.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Assessment: Assess high risk and/or family members for psycho-social problems related to their illness, disability, injury or hospitalization and plans, implement and evaluate intervention which will ensure that the necessary resources are in place for support and follow-up.
Planning Care: Co-ordinate need assessment, emotional and mental health care and discharge planning for high-risk clients and their families to facilitate re-integration into the community.
Provision of Care: Implement the care plan following established policies, procedures and practices of the TCSA and the Canadian Social Workers Association (CSWA) in order to ensure safe and professional provision of services.
Key Qualifications:
A Degree in Social Work plus two (2) years of current clinical practice including social work, counseling, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, case conferencing, planning, management with adults, children and families.
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.
Term Position
This job opening is for a 1 year term position.
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 # 28082
Closing Date: July 30, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $52.00 per hour (approximately $101,400 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,536.
Application Assistance
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