Clinical Counsellor, Therapeutic Court Programs

Clinical Counsellor, Therapeutic Court Programs - (66831) Government of Yukon > Justice - Justice Wellness Centre Location: Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type: Term/Temporary End Date: 31 March 2028 Full/Part Time: Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly: 75 Classification: SS16 Salary: $94,501.00 - $109,661.00 Union: YEU Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Travel: 25% Admissibility: Open to all candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit . Job Summary and Requirements Clinical Counsellor, Therapeutic Court Programs is a 19‑month term to March 31, 2028. The Department of Justice works to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. The role provides research to develop and deliver programs to support and assist perpetrators of spousal violence and other violent crime. This position provides psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioural therapy, and psychoeducational programming according to a variety of theoretical models and best practice. The principles that guide the Department of Justice (DOJ) are: Reconciliation with Yukon First Nations: Together as Department of Justice (DOJ) representatives we commit to embracing the spirit of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada entitled Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future, by conducting ourselves in our day-to-day business in a manner that embodies the purpose of reconciliation with our First Nations members in the Yukon. We recognize the importance of employee education on First Nations history and the encouragement of innovative thinking by all DOJ personnel on our ability to effect meaningful change towards true reconciliation. Working as a Team: We value working together as a team within branches and within the department as a whole, respecting our respective roles in the administration of justice, to work as one entity to meet our collective objective to serve the public. Identify and Meet our Clients' Needs: DOJ personnel have a wide variety of responsibilities and an equally diverse clientele, internal and external to government, and we are committed to ensuring that they know we work for them and that we treat them with empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect and professionalism. Initiative and Innovation: Management encourages staff at all levels to think innovatively and to take initiative that will improve the work we do and services we provide. Communications: We are committed to improving how we communicate internally and externally to better perform as a DOJ Team, share information and ideas, dispel negative myths about the department and to ensure the general public has an appreciation for the excellent work we do. For more information about this position, please contact: Kelly Dunn, Manager of the Justice Wellness Centre at View email address on click.appcast.io For more information about the recruitment process, please contact: Shannon Poelman, Human Resources Consultant at View email address on click.appcast.io Essential Qualifications: Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; use month/year format and include the duties performed in each position. Master’s degree at the clinical level in Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field, with training grounded in ethical, evidence-based practice. Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive clinical screening, mental health and substance use b‑psycho‑social assessments, case formulations, treatment planning, and providing individual and group work within a trauma‑informed and culturally responsive framework. Proven experience working collaboratively and respectfully with Yukon First Nation Governments, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams to support delivery of culturally safe mental health and substance use services for individuals and families in rural and remote communities. Experience providing clinical counselling to individuals and groups impacted by substance use and/or mental wellness concerns and who have been involved with the criminal justice system, using strengths‑based, client‑centered, and culturally appropriate approaches. Demonstrated cultural competence, including awareness of the impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and social inequities on mental wellness, and a commitment to reconciliation and culturally safe practice. Registration and current good standing with a Canadian regulatory body related to the above post‑secondary education requirements is considered an asset. Candidates with training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be considered. Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability Experience providing therapeutic interventions and developing treatment plans for forensic clients within the Criminal Justice System aligned with identified clinical treatment targets. Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in partnership with external agencies, Yukon First Nation Governments, and community stakeholders, demonstrating cultural humility and culturally safe practice. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a dynamic and evolving service delivery environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by self‑awareness, accountability, and the ability to communicate respectfully across diverse cultural and community contexts. Ability to provide professional counselling services using a client‑centered, trauma‑informed and culturally responsive approach. Demonstrated strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to fostering inclusive, respectful, and culturally safe working relationships. Conditions of employment: Travel throughout the Territory. Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance. Valid Class 5 Driver’s license. Job requirements: May be required to participate in an after‑hours schedule to support client services outside regular business hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr