Employment Opportunities

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a great place to work! We offer a positive and fair workplace culture, where staff are provided with opportunities for learning and advancement. We are also big believers in wellness and work-life balance.

If you care about mental health and you have the right skills, then CMHA-YT may be the place for you.

Current Job Openings:

Family and Couples Counsellor

The CMHA-YT Family and Couple Counsellor reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for providing mental health services to children, youth, families and couples. The Family and Couple Counsellor provides direct client care including individual assessment, family and group counselling and referrals to other service providers and agencies within the community. The Family and Couple Counsellor collaborates with other community services to provide a comprehensive, person and family centered approach to care and works with other members of the team to deliver education, programs and training as identified.

Compensation – $41 to $48 Hourly

Essential Qualifications

​Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, counselling or related discipline;
• Certification or qualifying status with a counseling regulatory body;
• Minimum of five years experience in a counselling, case management or other clinical role;
• Knowledge related to child development, attachment and the effects of trauma on youth;
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, both internally and externally;
• Demonstrated competence in cultural safety and works effectively with individuals with various cultural backgrounds;
• Knowledge and experience of community outreach, along with knowledge of the mental health system in Yukon;

• Skills, knowledge and experience delivering family counseling and parenting groups to parents/caregivers;
• Excellent computer skills, including specialized and personal computer systems and databases, Internet, and software applications, particularly Microsoft Office;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications

• The ability to speak French is an asset;
• Standard First Aid Certification;
• First Nations 101 Certification, and/or academic trainingis an asset.

Conditions of Employment

Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance;

Flexible working hours, including the possibility of some evening and weekend hours.

To apply please forward your cover letter and resume to, Faith McLean, Assistant Executive Director at aed@yukon.cmha.ca

Support Line/988 Operator

CMHA, Yukon Division is a growing organization that requires casual Reach Out Support Line operators. This position is responsible for the delivery of support phone line services. CMHA, Yukon Division is looking for responsible, flexible, grounded individuals to support this exciting initiative. The support lines will be moving to a 24 hours, 7 days a week service. This position requires flexibility including evening, overnight and weekend work.

Full time and part time positions available.

Essential Qualifications

• High school graduation and/or a minimum of 2 years directly-related experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Standard First Aid Certification
• Bilingual or multilingual

Skills required

• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to deal with challenging situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse individuals.
• Active Listening skills.
• Computer reporting and scheduling skills. Good written, reporting and oral communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative in problem solving while exhibiting judgment, flexibility and a realistic understanding and appreciation of the issues related to mental illness.
• Highly confidential.
• Can work collaboratively and contribute to a positive, supportive and healthy workplace climate.
• Demonstrated competence in cultural safety.

Accountabilities

• Work independently and support the orientation and peer training of support line volunteers.
• Assist with scheduling and supporting Reach Out Support Line volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and data management on an online program.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and other functions of the organization as required.
• Understand and ensure behaviour is consistent with the CMHA’s core values and policies.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Other

• Must have a recent satisfactory criminal records vulnerable sector check.
• Working hours which are evenings, nights and weekends. Must commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• First Nations 101 training and ASIST training (to be completed within 6 months of hire).

Posting closes when filled.

Please apply with resume and cover letter to aed@yukon.cmha.ca

Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position has the primary responsibilities of providing clinical oversight of the counselling program. CMHA provides individual, group, couples and family therapy using a variety of therapeutic modalities. Supervision responsibilities include: clinical oversight of the counselling program including input into the development of program policies; direct clinical supervision of counselling staff including reviewing case notes, assessments and treatment plans, and regular individual clinical supervision and monthly group clinical supervision to the generalist counsellors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individual and group supervision of counselling staff.
• Input into policy and procedure development.
• Psycho-education and professional development training for counselling program team as needed.
• Clinical oversight of counselling staff’s projects outside of client counselling sessions.
• Attend appropriate meetings which may include group supervision, staff meetings, networking with external stakeholders and trainings.
• Builds relationships and collaborative partnerships with relevant community-based organizations.
• Engages in professional development (PD) activities to ensure ongoing learning and development.
• Adheres to all industry appropriate best-practice regulatory, mandatory and ethical guidelines to ensure professional conduct at all times.
• Be an active part of the CMHA-YT staff team in terms of its responsibility for inputting to the development and implementation of the strategic plan, vision and mandate.

Essential Qualifications:

• Must have accreditation.
• Excellent clinical and writing skills.
• Two years supervision experience required.
• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, health education, and health literacy, particularly in multiple settings or with various populations.
• Excellent computer skills (in particular all MSOffice programs).

Other

• Must complete a recent satisfactory criminal records check for vulnerable sector.
• Must complete FN101 (or equivalent) within first 6-months of employment.

Please apply with resume and cover letter to aed@yukon.cmha.ca