Job Description

MENTAL WELLNESS ADVISOR - Full Time

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Mental Wellness Advisor to join our dynamic healthcare team. The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority is a proactive and growing healthcare organization that provides health program support to its four northern partners: Prince Albert Grand Council, Meadow Lake Tribal Council, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.

POSITION MANDATE

The Mental Wellness Advisor offers support, guidance, and resources to NITHA partnership communities facing mental health challenges. This role involves evaluating needs, creating community intervention plans, and providing crisis support, coordination, and referral resource development. The Mental Wellness Advisor collaborates with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community groups to improve mental well-being, increase access to services, and promote capacity building. The Advisor assists second-level service providers in planning, developing, implementing, and assessing Mental Wellness program strategies. In consultation with the four NITHA partners, develop a comprehensive framework that includes a service delivery model covering mental wellness, assessment, education, intervention, treatment, and aftercare.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Our ideal candidate will be an innovative professional with the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:


Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling from a recognized university or a relevant field. A Master's degree is an asset. Must be eligible or registered with a professional association or licensing/credentialing bodies such as the CCPA, CPCA, CPA, and NIHB. Minimum of 3 years of combined experience that reflects work in the areas of Mental Wellness. Certification in ASIST or CISM, or related training and/or be willing to become certified. Ability to apply knowledge of best practices related to models of care, research, and trends in the field of mental wellness. Provide evidence of previous proposal/policy framework development. Knowledge of community development. Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in documentation and report writing. Experience working respectfully with First Nations people and organizations and demonstrating cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competency. Health experience working in Northern Saskatchewan is a definite asset. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality. Advanced computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional, desktop publishing, and Windows. Valid Class 5 driver's license required.




NITHA offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Only complete applications that include a cover letter, resume, three work-related references, and proof of educational credentials will be considered for review

. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE:

November 07

, 2025

Interested applicants may submit their application in confidence to:

Human Resources Advisor


Northern Inter-Tribal

Health Authority


PO Box 787


Prince Albert, SK


S6V 5S4




Fax: (306) 953 - 5010


Email: hr@nitha.com



www.nitha.com