Clinical Counsellor – Mental Wellness and Substance Abuse

Job Description

Job title: Clinical Counsellor – Mental Wellness and Substance Abuse

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This postingThis posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.This position lives and works in the village of in the beautiful and also involves travel to other such as the Dawson City Hub.MayoThis position offers an incredible opportunity to work as a Clinical Counsellor in the Village of Mayo. The village of Mayo, Yukon, is located at the confluence of the Mayo and Stewart rivers, approximately 400 km north of Whitehorse, and is situated within the traditional territory of the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation who have lived here for thousands of years. The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun represents the most northerly community of the Northern Tutchone language and culture group. The First Nation has been actively involved in affairs of the Mayo community, attempting to promote a better, healthier lifestyle for its future generations and a strong economy based on its abundant natural resources. Beautiful scenery, extensive history and a warm and welcoming community make Mayo a lovely place to call home, and a convenient base for wilderness tourism, canoeing, hiking, big-game hunting and fly-in fishing. For more information about the Nacho Nyäk Dun First Nation please click , and for information about the Village of Mayo, please click .Our teamMental Wellness and Substance Use (MWSU) Community Hubs provide a wide range of mental wellness support in all Yukon communities. Teams are made up of Child, Youth and Family Counsellors, Community Counsellors, Mental Health Support Workers, and Mental Health Nurses who provide individual and group counselling, outreach services, harm reduction support, workshops, and community support. This dynamic and strength-based team prioritizes collaboration with h First Nation governments and community partners to help enhance the well-being of Yukoners in rural communities.Your roleAs a Clinical Counsellor you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide responsive and relevant individual and group programming to individuals living in Mayo and the surrounding communities struggling with mental wellness and/or substance use challenges. Services include, but are not limited to, individual and group counselling, assessment and treatment planning, referrals to specialty programs, after care supports, harm reduction and psychoeducational groups, community programing, workshops and support at community events. You will collaborate with community partners and the Health and Wellness team of Nacho Nyäk Dun First Nation to ensure services are culturally grounded and responsive to community needs.The ideal candidate for this position is someone who works well both independently and as part of a supportive, diverse, multidisciplinary team. They understand the nuances of community work, have values grounded in a strengths-based approach and are comfortable supporting individuals where they are at on their healing journey. Finally, they thrive in a setting that adheres to best practice standards, upholds ethical standards of the profession, prioritizes inclusive practice, cultural awareness and humility and has a strong commitment to continual personal and professional growth.

• For more information on this job, please contact Sara Galbraith, Clinical Supervisor (North Communities), at 867-332-5449 or
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or

Your benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.Your career, your home, your lifestyleWe 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.Check out:Important application and job requirementsEssential qualificationsPlease 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.

• Completed master’s degree in social work, psychology or counselling
• Experience providing assessment, treatment planning and intervention in a mental health setting
• Experience providing case management services
• Experience providing counselling, in an individual and/or group format
• Experience collaborating with First Nation Governments and other community partners considered an asset

It may be helpful for you to reviewPlease note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through .Desired knowledge, skills and suitabilityIf selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders to build capacity and develop and deliver responsible community and cultural programming.
• Ability to work within the stages of change model; from a harm reduction and/or recovery-based, to support clients’ goals for their wellness journey
• Understanding of collaborative health care delivery systems, and the continuum of services available to clients at different stages of their lives
• Understanding of and adherence to, a two-eyed seeing and trauma-informed approach to client care.
• Effective written and oral communication supported by strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to complete and maintain comprehensive clinical records.

It may be helpful for you to reviewConditions of employmentYou must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Verification of post-secondary degree(s)
• RCMP Security clearance with Vulnerable Sector
• TB screening
• Valid class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent
• WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)
• Standard First Aid (within 6 months of starting position)

Job requirementsThis job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Work place stresses may arise from supporting clients who may have experienced a variety of mental health struggles such as trauma, substance use, depression, etc.
• May work with individuals who exhibit unpredictable or reactive behaviour
• Required to travel to communities on a regular basis during all weather conditions.

Location: Mayo, YT

Job date: Fri, 02 May 2025 07:10:23 GMT