Territorial Manager, Mental Health

1 week ago


Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Government of Northwest Territories Full time
Territorial Manager, Mental Health & Substance Use Nursing

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This Job Opening is exclusive to current GNWT/WSCC employees in permanent and temporary roles.

Employees need to submit their applications through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For detailed instructions, please refer to:

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities in healthcare and social services administration in Canada's Northern region. With service locations spread across various communities, the Territorial Authority boasts a team of over 1,600 professionals catering to more than 43,000 NWT residents and 5,900 Kitikmeot Region (Nunavut) residents. Employees can look forward to engaging tasks, supportive communities, and ample growth prospects within the NTHSSA.

Job Overview

The Territorial Manager for Mental Health & Substance Use Nursing will spearhead the development, implementation, and assessment of strategies, standards, guidelines, and protocols concerning Mental Health and Substance Use nursing services. This role involves overseeing the strategic planning, execution, upkeep, and evaluation of various services, including Community Mental Health Nursing, acute care mental health nursing, and clinical services for substance use disorders, aligning them with the directives of the NTHSSA and Registered Nurses Association of Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

The position mandates researching and implementing quality standards for client care in the realm of mental health and substance use nursing services. The incumbent will collaborate with national, territorial, regional, and professional practice leaders to establish initiatives for enhancing performance and ensuring the continual competence of mental health and substance use nursing staff.

The incumbent should possess expertise in program management, encompassing budget formulation, preparation, and control to ensure effective and efficient financial management; Proficiency in devising and leading change processes; and Proficient understanding of all facets of Mental Health and Addiction Services, including extensive knowledge of psychotherapy theories, addiction treatment, DSM-5 diagnostics, dual diagnoses, crisis intervention, and assessment, along with familiarity or the capacity to gain knowledge of the laws, policies, and procedures governing mental health and addiction services in the GNWT. For detailed insights into the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Typically, the above qualifications would be met by:
A Nursing Bachelor's degree accompanied by three (3) years of managerial/supervisory experience and five (5) years of clinical experience.

GNWT Contact

For Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel Extension 14106
Fax

Kindly note, if you do not receive electronic confirmation of your application, please follow up by phone.

Additional Information on Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly indicate their eligibility to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Background Check Requirement

Candidates must provide a valid criminal record check. Failure to do so may lead to disqualification from the competition.

Immunization Status

The chosen candidate must furnish proof of current immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories promotes inclusivity in the workplace. Applicants with disabilities requiring assistance during the hiring process are urged to communicate their needs in advance of any assignments or interviews to enable accommodation.

Eligibility lists generated from this competition may be utilized for filling future temporary and permanent positions.

Combinations of education and experience will be taken into consideration.

Job Opening Details

Job Opening ID # 25194

Closing Date: May 31, 11:59 PM Mountain Time

Compensation Details

The starting salary for this role is $58.88 per hour (approximately $114,816 per year) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.



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