Territorial Lead, Mental Health and Community Wellness

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Un poste stratégique de 'Territorial Lead, Mental Health and Community Wellness' est offert par le Gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Le candidat idéal aura un baccalauréat dans un domaine lié aux services de santé mentale et une expérience significative en direction ou supervision. Ce rôle s'articule autour de la collaboration, du leadership et de l'amélioration des services auprès des communautés de la région.

Qualifications

• Baccalauréat en psychologie ou discipline connexe.
• Cinq ans d'expérience en services de santé mentale et addictions.
• Inscription professionnelle requise.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer et traiter les plaintes des clients.
• Fournir des notes de synthèse au directeur.
• Représenter le NTHSSA lors de réunions.

Skills

Mental health services

Crisis intervention

Professional registration

Program development

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology

Bachelor's in Addiction Studies

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Territorial Lead, Mental Health and Community Wellness

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

Located in Yellowknife, the Territorial Lead, Mental Health and Community Wellness (Territorial Lead) will report to the Territorial Manager, Mental Health and Community Wellness (Manager), and will be called upon to address a variety of issues on a daily basis. These can range from addressing client's complaints, providing briefing notes to the Director, Mental Health and Community Wellness (Director), providing advice and direction to other Territorial Leads, Territorial Specialists, and Regional Managers, and representing the NTHSSA in meetings, or conferences.

This position will help guide practice based on the shared vision of the NTHSSA and the incumbent will foster and sustain academic partnerships to advance professional practices and develop the work force as a territorial lead. The Territorial Lead will role model vigilance in ensuring the highest of quality care and services.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A Baccalaureate degree in a recognized psychology, mental health and/or addiction discipline or a health-related field such as nursing or social work, and a minimum of five (5) years of work-related experience in Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Must be registered with the appropriate professional designation (e.g. CANN or Social Work) or be eligible for registration.

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
• Bachelor's in Addiction Studies or Substance Use Counseling
• Bachelor's in Psychiatric Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) ¿ with mental health/psychiatric focus
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy (if with mental health/addictions experience)
• Bachelor of Public Health or Health Sciences ¿ with a concentration or coursework in mental health/addictions
  

Other Accepted Degrees (on a case-by-case basis)

• Bachelor's in Indigenous Studies, Child and Youth Care if supplemented with strong experience in mental health/addictions
• Clinical or community-based roles in:
• Mental health centers
• Crisis intervention services
• Inpatient or outpatient psychiatry
• Harm reduction or outreach programs

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

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.