Community Counsellor

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 156,103,000 - 186,998,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories invites applications for a term position with the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority. The role provides therapeutic counselling across mental health, wellness, substance use, and family violence, independently and with the CWSS team.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in social sciences and five years of relevant counselling experience, with knowledge of Northern Indigenous communities and eligibility to register with a

Qualifications

• Diploma in social sciences and five years of counselling experience.
• Strong awareness of cultural diversity, specifically Northern Indigenous values and practices.
• Eligibility to register with a professional governing body is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide a continuum of culturally appropriate therapeutic counselling for individuals, groups, and families in mental health/wellness, substance use/misuse, and healthy families/family violence.
• Provide care coordination services, independently or with CWSS team members.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and mental status examinations with care recommendations.

Skills

Counselling

Cultural awareness

Indigenous community experience

Education

Diploma in social sciences

Job description

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

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 [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.

Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $11,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $11,000 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 one (1) year term

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 # 28260

Closing Date: September 14, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

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 $14,304.