Are you passionate about making a difference for Northern residents? Join us as Director of Mental Health and Community Wellness in the NWT! Lead vital programs in mental health, addictions, and wellness while driving positive change and collaboration across the Northwest Territories.
The Director oversees community health and social services across the Northwest Territories (NWT), including counseling, addictions services, wellness programs, and case management. The role requires collaboration with various government departments, NGOs, and NTHSSA regions to address complex client needs, such as homelessness, mental health, and substance use. The Director manages adult homelessness services, ensuring support for vulnerable populations during public health emergencies.
As a senior leader, the Director contributes to strategic policy development in mental health, addictions, and community wellness. They lead planning and evaluation of health programs, ensuring compliance with territorial and national standards. The Director fosters interdepartmental collaboration and ensures services align with legislative requirements and client privacy protections.
The annual salary range for the Director position is $134,901 - $192,719 per year, plus a northern living allowance of $3,700/year. Additional benefits include relocation assistance, professional fees reimbursements, northern tax benefits (up to $11/day in deductions after 6-months of residency), outstanding leave benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, maternity and parental leave, professional development opportunities, education support, and an optional deferred salary leave plan.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
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PracticeNWT is the attraction and recruitment banner for health and social services professionals for the entire Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System. Our primary role is to attract health and social services professionals, including allied health professionals, midwives, nurses, physicians, and social workers, to the many outstanding employment and lifestyle opportunities available in the Northwest Territories.
So just what is the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services System (HSS System)? The HSS System includes the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA), theTłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency (TCSA – Health), and the Department of Health and Social Services. Combined, these four organizations support health and social service delivery across all 33 communities of the Northwest Territories.
Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NWT HSS System. Live, Work, Expand your Opportunities in a Territory like no other.