Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor - Fort Good Hope

Government of Northwest Territories; Kuujjuaq (Village); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social services agency in Fort Good Hope is seeking a Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor. Responsibilities include providing culturally sensitive counseling, conducting assessments, and performing crisis interventions. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in a social science field or equivalent experience in mental health, addictions, or family violence. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant counseling experience.
• Experience with various mental health conditions.
• Class 5 Drivers License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services based on best practices.
• Conduct assessments for diverse client groups.
• Deliver treatment and treatment planning.
• Lead case management and coordinate client care.
• Perform crisis interventions and referrals.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Assessment and evaluation

Community consultation

Education

Master's Degree in a social science field

Bachelor's Degree in social sciences

Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor - Fort Good Hope

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

Overview

The Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor is a key member of the Primary Community Care Team (PCC) providing direct, community based, culturally sensitive, mental health, addictions, and family violence counselling services to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services for individuals, families, and groups on mental health, addictions, and family violence using best practice models.
• Conduct assessments (screening, intake, bio-psycho-social) for diverse client groups and conditions (e.g., depression, trauma, addictions).
• Deliver treatment and aftercare, including outpatient therapy, discharge planning, and medication monitoring.
• Lead case management, coordinate care with professionals and agencies, make referrals, and advocate for clients.
• Maintain documentation (clinical notes, reports) and participate in program evaluation and improvement.
• Educate and consult with community agencies and stakeholders; provide workshops, training, and awareness sessions.
• Perform crisis interventions, including suicide risk assessments, mental status exams, and emergency referrals.

Key Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in a social science field with a minimum of one (1) year of relevant counselling experience in addictions, mental health, and/or family violence.
• A Bachelor's Degree in social sciences with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant counselling experience in addictions, mental health, and/or family violence.
• A Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant counselling experience in addictions, mental health, and/or family violence.

Additional Experience Requirements

• Experience must include clinically supervised education or work under a qualified clinical counselling supervisor. A minimum of 500 supervised hours, with at least 120 hours of direct client contact.
• Class 5 Drivers Licence is Mandatory.

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]

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