Regional Clinical Supervisor, Community Counselling

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and social services is seeking a Regional Clinical Supervisor to lead mental health counselling across the Beaufort Delta Region. This role is pivotal in enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities through expert clinical direction and culturally grounded services. The successful candidate will mentor staff, guide care coordination, and actively participate in community wellness programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess strong clinical knowledge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work required.
• 3-5 years of relevant counselling experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to counselling staff.
• Ensure culturally appropriate counselling services are delivered.
• Participate in crisis intervention and community response.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Clinical Leadership

Crisis Intervention

Counselling Techniques

Education

Master's degree in Counselling Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Regional Clinical Supervisor, Community Counselling

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

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking a skilled and culturally grounded Regional Clinical Supervisor to lead and support mental health and wellness counselling services across the Beaufort Delta Region. Based in Inuvik, this position plays a central role in improving the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities by offering clinical leadership and advanced therapeutic services within a culturally safe and trauma-informed framework.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Community Wellness and Support Services, the Regional Clinical Supervisor provides expert clinical direction and supervision to Community Counsellors and Child and Youth Counsellors. This role ensures that counselling services reflect the cultural values of the region and are delivered in alignment with NTHSSA standards, ethical guidelines, and relevant territorial legislation including the Mental Health Act and Child and Family Services Act. The successful candidate will also provide direct advanced counselling, participate in regional strategic planning, and contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of community-based mental health, substance use, and family wellness programs.
The Regional Clinical Supervisor will mentor staff across remote communities, guide care coordination, teach clinical theories and skills, and provide crisis response leadership when required. Travel to surrounding communities is expected, as well as occasional on-call duties to support communities after critical incidents. The position requires exceptional cultural competency, strong clinical knowledge, and the ability to lead staff in isolated areas.

The responsibilities of this position include ensuring the delivery of quality and culturally appropriate counselling services; providing clinical leadership, supervision, and education to counselling staff; supporting interdisciplinary collaboration across agencies; participating in crisis intervention and community response; and contributing to service planning and evaluation across the region.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• Master's degree in counselling psychology, clinical psychology, or social work with three (3) years of relevant counselling experience in a scope of practice or experience restricted to addictions, mental health, and/or family violence.
• Or bachelor's degree in counselling psychology clinical psychology, or social work with 5 years of relevant counselling experience in a scope of practice or experience restricted to addictions, mental health, and/or family violence.
• The incumbent must also have one (1) year of experience in supervising or leading a team in a Mental Health and Addictions setting.

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]
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