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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 Canadas 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 Territorial Lead, Mental Health and Community Wellness will research and recommend the highest of quality care and services as they relate to the mental health and addictions services provided to all age groups. The incumbent will champion inter-professional collaboration among community counseling teams, nursing, medical and allied health professionals. Key Responsibilities Abilities in clinical counselling, mental health crisis response, suicide risk assessment, and critical incident debriefing. Knowledge and ability to use a variety of intervention and prevention methods and determine which method is most appropriate at any given time. Ability to apply creative and innovative approaches to policies within mental health and addiction services to meet territorial needs. Ability to apply a trauma- and violence-informed approach to clinical and policy work. Key Qualifications Baccalaureate degree in clinical social work, clinical counselling, or addictions counselling, and a minimum of three (3) years'' experience providing direct counselling in mental health and addiction services is required. A master''s in clinical social work, clinical counselling, or addictions counselling, and a minimum of one (1) year experience providing direct counselling in mental health and addiction services is required. Relevant experience can include, but not limited: Providing individual, couples, family, and group counselling for clients with mental health and/ or substance use disorders. Conducted crisis intervention and risk assessments for clients in acute distress. Assisted in developing clinical policies, procedures, and best practices for counselling programs. Offered clinical supervision and mentorship to frontline traditional wellness workers, counsellors, and/or clinical social workers, supporting clinical work, case management and professional development. GNWT Inquiries 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 Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr