This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Our team
Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services (MWSUS) branch provides a breadth of services for individuals living with mental health and substance use issues. Through five managerial branches, MWSUS supports clients through Integrated and Intensive Services, Outpatient Counselling, services to Yukon Communities, Health Services and Forensic therapeutic services. MWSUS works collaboratively internally and with all government, community and family partners to provide Yukoners with accessible, culturally relevant and person-centered care.
Your role
The Manager of Counselling Services is responsible for providing support and oversight to the Outpatient Counselling Team and the Child, Youth and Family Treatment Team. The Manager provides a variety of public administration and clinical expertise to guide an experienced team of social workers, counsellors, outreach supports, child and youth workers and nurses to provide outpatient mental health and substance use services for Yukoners and their families over the age of 6.
The Manager supports the development and maintenance of high-quality, evidence based mental wellness and substance use services. The Manager is responsible for supporting the team through a mix of clinical, human resource, financial, strategic and employee engagement supports.
- For more information on this job, please contact Cameron, Director Mental Wellness & Substance Use Services at 867-332-2024 or [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact name, HR Consultant at 867-332-3748 or [email protected]
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- A degree in a related field, Clinical Counselling, Psychology or Social Work, A Masters degree in a related field may be considered an asset.
- Significant experience providing counselling to adults, children and families living with mental health and/or substance use issues.
- Significant experience managing an outpatient clinical counselling and clinical social work team providing assessment, individual and group therapy.
- Experience managing, developing and administering funding agreements with non-government partners,
- Experience developing and managing budgets and contracts,
- Significant experience working with Human Resources and managing human resource related issues,
- Experience building partnerships and collaborating with First Nation Governments and/or other partners.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core competencies Framework as well as the following:
- An understanding of mental wellness and substance use program delivery,
- Strong quality improvement experience, including excellent analytical skills; ability to approach problems/projects using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach,
- Familiarity with Clinical Supervision in Counselling Psychology and Social Work professions. Excellent written and oral communication skills,
- Experience providing managerial support to supervisors, counsellors, social workers and allied health professionals.
- Strong organizational and time management skills,
- Strong understanding of issues and opportunities that impact health services,
- Experience thinking strategically in a government organization.
- Skilled in influencing others and developing people, through modelling, coaching, and fostering learning and development.
- Ability to oversee budgets, funding allocations, and financial reporting, including external contracts and agreements
- Experience leading teams through change and innovation
- Ability to create a client-focused culture to provide a high level of public health care service.
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- Verification of Degree
- RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Incumbent will spend majority time in an office environment,
- Occasional work outside of regular hours,
- Travel to communities in the Yukon as needed and travel outside the territory for conferences and meetings 1-3 trips per year for 4 days per trip, and
- Handles complaints from the public, family members and persons receiving services.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
