Managed Alcohol Program Clinical Supervisor

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly at the new Manage Alcohol Program (MAP) with Mental Wellness Substance Use Services. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list to fill similar positions.

The job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

The Government of Yukon's Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services division is known for its innovative, holistic, trauma informed and culturally accessible approach to providing mental health and substance use supports to all Yukoners. We aim to provide clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services offers a goal focused approach to providing harm-reduction or recovery-based services for all individuals seeking to reduce the symptoms of mental wellness and/or substance use issues. The Managed Alcohol Program is an innovative harm reduction initiative that provides a controlled supply of alcohol to individuals experiencing severe alcohol dependence and homelessness, aiming to improve their health and social stability.

Your role

The MAP (Managed Alcohol Program) Supervisor provides leadership, administrative, clinical and casework supervision to the team. The supervisor works collaboratively with the Managers and Director to establish guidelines for practice and emerging best practices in the field of mental health and substance use, including screening, assessment, treatment, consultation, and education. The position is responsible for program implementation, clinical supervision, direction and training, file audits, and other quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

• For more information on this job, please contact Andrea Abrahamson, Manager Health Services at or
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at or

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.

• Degree in a relevant field such as social work, the humanities or social sciences. Nurses (LPNs, RN, or RPNS) would also be considered (of note, this position is not classed in the Nursing Group Pay Grid)
• Experience supporting individuals with substance use disorders is required. Experience in a Managed Alcohol Program or similar alcohol-focused harm-reduction setting would be considered an asset.
• Experience in a leadership capacity within a team-based environment, including administrative management and the provision of clinical and casework supervision
• Experience providing health promotion and harm reduction initiatives

It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Strong ability in crisis management and de-escalation techniques to handle emergencies effectively
• Ability to work effectively within dynamic team environment as well as independently;
• Ability to work ethically, providing a high quality of service to clients and service partners;
• Ability to work in a program that is usually in the process of change, and able to embrace this;
• Effective written and oral communication skills complimented with strong conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to work with diverse groups and demographics;
• Ability to develop, implement and oversee programs in relation to mental health and substance use

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.

• TB Screening
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid class 5 driver's licence
• CPR & First Aid (completed within last 6-months)
• WHMIS 2015 (completed within 1 month of hire)
• Proof of degree or diploma

Job requirements

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

• Direct contact with clients including those who may be upset, aggressive or suicidal.
• Exposure to latex gloves.
• Potential exposure to second hand smoke people who have recently used substances
• Occasional travel within Yukon
• Daily exposure to participants under the influence of alcohol

Learn more

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Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

20 November 2025

Close Date

03 December 2025