Manager of Mental Health Services
2 weeks ago
Your opportunity to work, live and play in a heritage community rich in Indigenous culture. Port Alberni is nestled below scenic mountains and is central to Vancouver Island's ocean vistas and towering rain forests. Perfect for recreational activities and exploring many cultural events
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking a qualified Manager of Teechuktl (Mental Health) Services. Based out of Port Alberni, this term (backfill September 2025 to February 2026 with the possibility of extension), full-time position will provide leadership and management expertise to effectively support the delivery of NTC's mental health and wellness programs to ensures the needs of Nuu-chah-nulth children, youth and adults are being supported. Reasonable relocation allowance will be provided for the successful candidate.
Responsibilities Include
- To manage the NTC Teechuktl team within a culturally safe framework that balances the benefits of both Quu'asa approaches and western mainstream methods.
- To manage delivery of Clinical Counselling, Harm Reduction, Quu'asa, IRS and MMIWG services; and ensure services meets the needs of client groups.
- To ensure that program contracts, data collection, evaluations, and funding reporting are completed in a timely manner.
- Working collaboratively with the Nuu-chah-nulth communities to ensure services meet their needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, or related professional qualification with a specialization in mental health plus direct experience managing mental-health services.
- Minimum of 5-years of experience in managing a mental-health services program involving contract negotiation/administration, supervision, and team building.
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and software programs.
- Direct experience working with First Nations or familiar with Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations culture family systems considered an asset.
- Able to provide acceptable references and criminal record check.
- Personal wellness plan, and experience effectively supporting staff to maintain their wellness plans.
- Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.
- Possess a valid Drivers Licence and have daily access to a reliable vehicle.
Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $105,000 - $130,000.
Apply by 1pm, November 24, 2025, by sending your cover letter, resume and three references (available for contact) to:
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Email:
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $105,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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