Specialist Facility Based Addictions Treatment (1-Year Term)

Job Description

Specialist Facility Based Addictions Treatment (1-Year Term)

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

The Specialist, Facility-Based Addictions Treatment (Specialist) conducts research, analyses data and provides recommendations on issues related to the delivery of specialized out-of-territory treatment services in the NWT. The Specialist will be required to manage a high volume of applications daily. Many of these are urgent and involve complex care situations, necessitating support for case managers and health providers in coordinating care and services for individuals with mental health issues, criminal backgrounds, significant social challenges etc. The nature of this work involves handling sensitive and distressing information.

Through the use of planning, monitoring and evaluation techniques, the incumbent ensures that specialized addiction treatment services meet the needs of NWT residents. Working closely with the Health and Social Service Authorities, the position is accountable for the planning, monitoring, implementation and/or refinement of services and for the promotion of services that are consistent with the Integrated Service Delivery Model.

This position provides leadership in the monitoring of the program, identification of opportunities and challenges, including risk management and makes recommendations for improvements and mitigation tactics. The Specialist is the expert on the program within the HSS system across the Territory and is responsible to manage the facility contracts to ensure quality of services and that processes are aligned with program standards and procedures as well as contract terms and conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice on specialized facility-based addiction treatment (FBAT) programming and developing and foster positive working relationships with HSS Authorities, NGOs, Indigenous and Community based organizations and other stakeholders. Oversee the safe delivery of specialized FBAT to territory residents.
• Provide advice on specialized facility-based addiction treatment (FBAT) programming and developing and foster positive working relationships with HSS Authorities, NGOs, Indigenous and Community based organizations and other stakeholders. Oversee the safe delivery of specialized FBAT to territory residents.
• Manage financial and contract operations for the specialized Facility-Based Addictions Treatment Program.
• Lead the investigation and oversight of FBAT programming, ensuring the safe delivery of care to NWT residents which aligns with the Department priorities

Qualifications Required

• A degree in a health-related field, and three (3) years of relevant experience including one (1) year of case management and financial management experience.
• Health-related fields may include:
• Mental health, addictions and/or social work
• Relevant case management experience may include:
• Front line experience in mental health and addictions, navigating HSS systems/programs, harm reduction.
  

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.