Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Child, Youth And Family Treatment Team

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

18 August 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

10%

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 www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 2 term full-time positions working 75 hours bi-weekly ending August 18, 2028; part-time hours may be considered. It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar term positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are The Government of Yukon's Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services division is known for its innovative, holistic, trauma informed and culturally accessible approach to providing mental health and substance use supports to all Yukoners. The Child, Youth and Family Treatment Team is a team that operates within Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services. We aim to provide a range of individual, group and family counselling and support services to school-aged children, youth and families in the Yukon.

Your role

Working as a member of the Mental Wellness and Substance Use team, the Child, Youth & Family Clinical Counsellor provides comprehensive assessment, treatment services and case management to children and youth ages 5 to 18, and their families, who may be affected by any combination of mental health problems, diagnosed mental illness, and/or problematic substance use and addiction. Within the context of a client-centered care model, the Child, Youth & Family Clinical Counsellor will perform duties that support assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, aftercare services, consultation, and individual counselling and group programming to facilitate and coordinate client access to services.

The Child, Youth & Family Clinical Counsellors will work as part of a team of mental wellness professionals in Whitehorse and will have the responsibility to provide appropriate and specialized assessment and evidence-based treatment services for a full range of presenting issues, including concurrent disorders.





- For more information on this job, please contact Sharla Harries, Clinical Supervisor at (phone hidden) or [email protected]
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at (phone hidden) or [email protected]

Your benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits. Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

- Whitehorse Lifestyle
- Yukon, Larger than Life

Key application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use an month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

- Masters degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Counselling, or other mental health related disciplines; a PHD with an equivalent clinical masters or doctorate's degree may also be considered;
- Recent experience providing assessment and treatment planning for children, youth, and/or families;
- Experience delivering individual counselling for children, youth and/or families;
- Experience with group programming with children, youth, and/or families;
- Experience providing case management services.
- Formal training and/or experience in play therapy, play-based interventions, or other therapeutic modalities used to support children and youth would be an asset.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”. Please note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through E-recruitment. The official language used in the workplace is English.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability





If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

- Ability to demonstrate cultural humility, flexibility, and openness to learning.
- Understanding of two-eyed seeing and trauma informed approach to client care
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients, community members, other agencies, and maintain professionalism and ethics in the workplace and community.
- Effective written and oral communication supported by strong conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, serve as a positive team member, and accept and provide constructive feedback.
- Understanding of collaborative health care delivery systems, and the continuum of services available to clients at different stages of their lives,
- Knowledge, and the ability to work within, the stages of change model, i.e. ability to adapt interactions to support engagement and the wellness of clients.
- Able to deliver psycho-educational programming
- Ability to complete and maintain comprehensive clinical records.
- Ability to employ evidence-based strategies for different mental health presentations in children and youth

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

- Verification of post-secondary degree(s)
- Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security clearance
- TB screening
- Valid class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent
- WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)

Job requirements This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

- Must be comfortable working with children ages 5 to 12 and youth ages 13 to 18
- Regularly exposed to depressed, anxious, suicidal, emotional, angry and potentially aggressive clients and/or caregivers
- Workplace stresses arise from counseling clients with addictions and mental health who are experiencing issues of a life crisis (serious illness, suicide, death, violence, relationship breakdowns, etc.)
- May be exposed to wilderness and/or remote locations and environments; the incumbent may be required to travel within the Yukon on a regular basis during all weather conditions
- May be required to drive to work in alternate locations such as school, physician office, etc.
- May be required to work on weekends and evenings

Learn more

- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone (phone hidden).
- See why the Government of Yukon has been identified as one of Canada’s top employers since 2014.

Eligibility List 6 months

Post Date

14 September 2026

Close Date

02 October 2026

Child, Youth, and Family Clinical Counsellor, CYFTT JD

📌 Child, Youth & Family Clinical Counsellor (Whitehorse)
🏢 Yukon Government
📍 Whitehorse