Child & Youth Counsellor

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Northwest Territories is seeking a Child and Youth Counsellor in Yellowknife to provide essential support for children and youth with mental health needs. The successful candidate will deliver therapeutic services in school settings, collaborate with families and community organizations, and foster a trauma-informed approach. The role requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and offers competitive salaries, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Northern living allowance

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience for Master's degree candidates.
• Five years of direct counselling experience for Bachelor's degree candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based therapy to children and youth.
• Develop and monitor care plans in collaboration with families and community partners.
• Deliver mental health consultations and training.
• Promote wellness through community events.

Skills

Therapeutic support

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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, primarily in school settings. 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.

There are TWO positions available : one is indeterminate and the other is a One (1) year term.

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 [phone] Extension 14106
Fax[phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.