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:

Support Line Operators

CMHA, Yukon Division is a growing organization that requires Operators on the Reach Out Support Line. This position is responsible for working on a team to support delivery of support line services. The Yukon-wide phone line is a confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental service operated by trained volunteers. paired with an Operator and supported by the Reach Out Support Line Coordinator and Lead Operator as part of CMHA, Yukon Division’s expanding team. Training is provided and we have opportunities for staff to work full time or as little as 8 hours per week. Weekend and night shifts are required.

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

• High school graduate
• Minimum of 2 years directly related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to deal with challenging situations
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Crisis intervention skills
• Ability to communicate effectively supporting diverse volunteers and phone line clients
• Good interpersonal phone and email communication skills
• Good written skills using computer-based programs

Additional Information

• Conditions of Employment: Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• First Nations 101 training (or equivalent) and ASIST training (to be completed within 6 months of hire).

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

Generalist Counsellor(s)

CMHA, Yukon Division is expanding its services and requires Generalist Counsellors. The CMHA-YT Generalist Counselor is responsible for delivering counselling and/or other supports to clients. The Generalist Counselor is required to: perform initial intake and assessment of clients; identify, develop and evaluate treatment plans that aim to achieve client goals and overcome barriers within the (up to) 8-session short-term counselling model; maintain client records in a timely manner; and make appropriate referrals to ensure service linkages with mental health and wellness supports within the Yukon community. The aim of CMHA-YT serviced delivery is to ensure all Yukoners have the opportunity to manage their individualized mental wellness needs in a timely manner.

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

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years experience in a counselling, case management or other clinical role.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, both internally and externally and any related stakeholders in the wider community.
• Demonstrates competence in cultural safety and works effectively with individuals with varying cultural backgrounds.
• Either CCPA, BCACC or CRPO certified or qualifying

Conditions of Employment: Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

This position requires regular weekend and evening work. Both full and part time positions available.

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

Programs Coordinator

The CMHA-YT Program Coordinator will develop and/or offer parent education, wellness workshops and groups and will explore existing programs offered by other CMHA Branches and Divisions while identifying the needs in Whitehorse and outlying communities. Emphasis will be placed on growing community relationships and working in partnership with existing organizations.

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

• You have knowledge of community outreach, along with knowledge of the mental health system in Yukon;
• You have ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• You have experience facilitating groups, particularly with adult learners.
• You are an innovative and patient centered individual who provides excellence within their profession
• You are a team player with excellent communication critical thinking and customer service skills
• You have vision, flexibility, transparency, and practicality
• You are organized, accurate, able to multi- task and meet deadlines
• You have knowledge of specialized and personal computer systems and databases, Internet, and software applications, particularly Microsoft Office;
• You have demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• You have knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, health education, and health literacy, particularly in multiple settings or with various populations;

*Experience in curriculum development and the ability to speak French is an asset.

This is a full-time term position with possibility of extension after 31 December 2022.

To request a complete job description or for more information about this position or the application, please contact ttasane@yukon.cmha.ca

Clinical Supervisor

This position has the primary responsibilities of providing clinical oversight of the counselling program and providing supervision to the CMHA counselling staff. Supervision responsibilities include: clinical oversight of the counselling program, providing recommendations and input into the development of program policies, direct supervision of counselling staff including reviewing case notes, assessments and treatment plans, and bi-weekly individual and group clinical supervision.

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

• Must have Canadian 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;

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Satisfactory Criminal Records Check, First Nations 101 training (to be completed within 6 months of hire)

This is a permanent part-time position. Hours of employment include regular evening and weekend hours.

To request a complete job description or for more information about this position or the application, please contact ttasane@yukon.cmha.ca