MENTAL WELLNESS ADVISOR
Full-Time Position
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority is a dynamic and evolving healthcare agency that provides health program support to its four northern partners - Prince Albert Grand Council, Meadow Lake Tribal Council, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.
POSITION MANDATE
The Mental Wellness Advisor provides support, guidance, and resources to NITHA partnership communities experiencing mental health challenges. This role involves assessing needs, developing community intervention plans, and providing crisis support, coordination, and referral resource development. The Mental Wellness Advisor will work in collaboration with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations to enhance mental well-being and access to appropriate services, as well as promote capacity building. The Mental Wellness Advisor will assist the second-level service providers in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating Mental Wellness program strategies. In consultation with the four NITHA partners, develop a comprehensive framework including a model of service delivery encompassing mental wellness, assessment, education, intervention, treatment, and aftercare.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Our ideal candidate will be an innovative professional with the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling from a recognized university or a relevant field. A Master’s degree is an asset.
- Minimum of 3 years of combined experience that reflects work in the areas of Mental Wellness.
- Certification in ASIST or CISM, or related training and/or be willing to become certified.
- Ability to apply knowledge of best practices related to models of care, research, and trends in the field of mental wellness.
- Provide evidence of previous proposal/policy/framework development.
- Knowledge of community development.
- Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in documentation and report writing.
- Experience working respectfully with First Nations people and organizations and demonstrating cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competency.
- Health experience working in Northern Saskatchewan is a definite asset.
- Maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
- Advanced computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional, desktop publishing, and Windows.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license as travel is required.
NITHA has a competitive salary/benefits package. Only complete applications with a cover letter, resume, three (3) work-related references, and proof of education credentials will be considered. We appreciate all applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE
August 29, 2025
Interested applicants may submit their applications in confidence to:
Human Resources Advisor
Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority
P.O. Box 787
Prince Albert, SK S6V 5S4
Fax: (306) 953 - 5010
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nitha.com
