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Regional Manager, Mental Health & Addiction Services

Job in Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Listing for: Government of Northwest Territories
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Healthcare Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65.25 CAD Hourly CAD 65.25 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Regional Manager, Mental Health and Addiction (RMMHA) Services will develop, implement, monitor, and provide reporting on the delivery of mental health and addiction services within their region. The job holder works closely with their COO and with the NTHSSA Territorial Manager supporting this program area, to ensure that patient/client needs are being supported and addressed within their regional catchment area;

and to identify and address program challenges and opportunities for improvement, establish program objectives for the region, and to report on and contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of the program delivery in the region.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of all areas of Mental Health and Addiction Services, including an in-depth knowledge of the theories of psychotherapy, addiction treatment, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostics, dual diagnoses, crisis intervention, and assessment.
  • Knowledge in the development and implementation of effective mental health care, addictions, and family services, as well as in-depth skills providing community services.
  • Ability to make sound clinical decisions, and develop and implement mental health and addictions related programming
  • Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by

  • A Masters' Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Nursing (with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions) with three (3) years relevant experience within the last 2 years plus two (2) years clinical supervision/management experience in a mental health/ addiction setting.
  • Equivalencies:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or Nursing (with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions) with five (5) years relevant experience within the last 2 years plus two (2) years clinical supervision/management experience in a mental health/ addiction setting.
  • OR
  • A Diploma in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or Nursing (with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions) with seven (7) years relevant experience within the last 2 years plus two (2) years clinical supervision/management experience in a mental health/ addiction setting.
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    More Information

    Indigenous Employment Policy

    Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

    Criminal Records Check

    Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

    Immunization Status

    The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

    Eligibility

    Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

    Equivalencies

    Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

    Job Opening Information

    Job Opening  # 27466

    Closing Date:
    February 10, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

    Salary Information

    The salary for this position starts at $65.25 per hour (approximately $. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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