Program Consultant, Mental Health

First Nations Health Authority; West Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension plan with employer 9

14 holidays including Indigenous days

Group health benefits

Health Care Spending Account

San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Trg

Job summary

FNHA is seeking a Program Consultant, Mental Health to manage and coordinate mental health and wellness initiatives within assigned program areas, partnering with First Nations regions and partners to advance national strategies. You will help develop culturally safe, community-driven programs at provincial, regional, and local levels, contributing to Life Promotion Strategy and Youth initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or clinical psychology with 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or clinical psychology, plus minimum three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in trauma and suicide prevention, as well as a proven background in designing and developing programs specifically for First Nations communities.
• Lived experience with cultural knowledge is essential to provide the necessary insight and depth to support the FNHA Mental Health Emergency Management Team/Department.
• Experience facilitating groups, trauma training, suicide prevention training and coordinating community programs.
• Experience in facilitation and knowledge of provincial youth resources. This position will support the development of the FNHA Life Promotion Strategy and the FNHA Youth Advisory Group.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mental health and wellness initiatives within assigned program areas supported by FNHA’s Health Benefits and Wholistic Wellness Team.
• Work in partnership with First Nations regions, organizations, and partners to support the implementation and advancement of FNHA’s Life Promotion Strategy and related national programs.
• Contribute to the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of culturally safe, community-driven mental health and wellness programs at provincial, regional, and community levels.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or clinical psychology

Job description

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders. The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes. The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations, Inuit or Métis representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA. FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here.

FNHA’s Health Benefits and Wholistic Wellness Team

supports First Nations communities in accessing culturally safe mental health, wellness, and healing services that are grounded in First Nations ways of knowing and being. Recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing, the services strive to help connect culturally relevant services that support wholistic wellness. The program aims to strengthen wellness, cultural connection, and access to services that reflect the priorities and strengths of First Nations communities throughout British Columbia. Through community-centered and culturally responsive approaches, First Nations people are supported to feel safe, respected, valued, and heard while accessing care and healing supports.

Title: Program Consultant, Mental Health

Salary: $83,318 - $90,034 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Park Royal Office, West Vancouver – on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations - Hybrid (Hybrid working is an option in line with FNHA’s flex work policy).

Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)

About The Role

As a Program Consultant, Mental Health, you will manage and coordinate mental health and wellness initiatives within assigned program areas supported by FNHA’s Health Benefits and Wholistic Wellness Team. Working in partnership with First Nations regions, organizations, and partners, you will support the implementation and advancement of FNHA’s Life Promotion Strategy, the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS), and FNHA’s Youth Community of Practice. This role contributes to the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of culturally safe, community-driven mental health and wellness programs at the provincial, regional, and community levels.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or clinical psychology, plus minimum three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience

• Experience in trauma and suicide prevention, as well as a proven background in designing and developing programs specifically for First Nations communities.
• Lived experience with cultural knowledge is essential to provide the necessary insight and depth to support the FNHA Mental Health Emergency Management Team/Department.
• Experience facilitating groups, trauma training, suicide prevention training and coordinating community programs.
• Experience in facilitation and knowledge of provincial youth resources. This position will support the development of the FNHA Life Promotion Strategy and the FNHA Youth Advisory Group.

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

Working at FNHA

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
• 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
• Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
• And more!

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness, and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full-time equivalent hours.

Closing date: November 12, 2026 (at 23:59)

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements