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This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

The Mental Health and Addiction Specialist provides expert advice and makes recommendations to the Director, Mental Wellness and Addiction Recovery, the Assistant Deputy Minster, Programs, the Deputy Minister and the Minister of Health and Social Services on matters related to the design, deliver and utilization of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

This position requires extensive consultation, collaboration and partnering with the Department of Health, Primary Health Care Reform, the Social Envelope Departments, all NWT Health and Social Services Boards, and territorial, and community organizations, and Nunavut as required.

This position involves working individually and concurrently on multiple projects of varying complexity that involves several or all health and social services authorities. The incumbent completes many of their tasks by leading teams and consulting with stakeholders.

Provides expert advice on system and programming best and emerging practices regarding mental wellness and substance use health services.

Is responsible for developing and fostering positive working relationships with the Health and Social Services Authorities, GNWT Departments, community-based organizations, Indigenous governments and other stakeholders.

Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and /or implementing current territorial mental wellness and substance use health services to ensure that services are accessible, effective, and efficient.

Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of divisional mental wellness and substance use health system transformation work, strategies, and programs.

• Demonstrated leadership skills are required
• Proven project and small team management knowledge and skills and the ability to concurrently lead or coordinate multiple diverse projects
• Solid understanding of the health care system and the delivery of mental wellness and substance use health services are critical to the success of this position.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above would generally be acquired through a degree in a mental health-related field, and 5 years related experience.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.