Legal and medical professionals can now apply to serve on the NWT Mental Health Act Review Board. The Board reviews matters involving involuntary admissions under the Mental Health Act. Members bring legal or medical expertise to support fair, timely hearings.

Legal Members must be lawyers in good standing who are eligible to practise in the Northwest Territories. Medical Members must be licensed medical practitioners who are eligible to practise in the Northwest Territories. All applicants must be able to attend hearings, maintain required background checks, and meet contract requirements.

The deadline to apply is March 11, 2026.

Learn more or apply at https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/mha-eoi.

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