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
Join the Tlicho Community Services Agency (TCSA) as a Child and Youth Counsellor and help make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. Working as part of the Mental Health and Wellness team, you will provide therapeutic support to children and youth experiencing mental health, behavioural, emotional, and social challenges.
Based primarily in local schools, you will also provide services in homes, community settings, and other appropriate locations. You will work closely with families, educators, health professionals, and community partners to develop individualized care plans that promote wellness, resilience, and healthy development.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about child and youth mental health, values collaboration, and is committed to providing culturally safe, trauma-informed, and family-centred care within the Tlicho region.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, family, and group counselling for children and youth.
Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions using a strengths-based, culturally safe approach.
Support children, youth, and families through crisis situations and connect them with appropriate services.
Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, social workers, RCMP, and community organizations.
Key Qualifications
Knowledge of child and youth mental health assessment, treatment planning, and counselling practices.
Experience supporting children, youth, and families with complex mental health or behavioural needs.
Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural
Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and family-centred practice.
This position provides therapeutic support to children and youth within school settings in Behchoko, which may include work in either the elementary or high school.
To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Master's degree in Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Art Therapy, Clinical Social Work or Education with a focus on therapeutic counselling.
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.
Driver's License Requirement
A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License
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 # 28168
Closing Date: August 27, 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 $5,536.
Application Assistance
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