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• Promote positive mental health by developing and implementing programming and services around child & youth mental health.
• Collaborate with Child & Youth Mental Health Team to create programming to include psychoeducation of mental health topics.
• Collaborate with Child & Youth Mental Health Team in the delivery of workshops and trainings at the regional, provincial, and national level for Inuit child & youth mental health.
• Under the supervision of the Child & Youth Mental Health Clinical Lead, provide supportive counselling mental health services to children & youth, in individual, family and/or group contexts.
• Incorporate holistic wellness approaches such as: expressive arts, mindfulness, sand tray, land-based/cultural activities, Elders, etc. into supportive counselling.
• Collaborate with and support community and regional service providers in delivery of programs and services for child and youth mental health.
• Advocate and coordinate mental health services for children and youth in Nunatsiavut in collaboration with community and regional supports to ensure the delivery of recommended care plans.
• Provide support during crisis and/or traumatic events as needed, such as offering grief support, home visits, school visits and outreach to those identified needing support.
• Work collaboratively with divisions within the Department of Health & Social Development, to plan and deliver a variety of child & youth mental health promotion, prevention, and educational programming.
• Work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends
• Travel as required
• Training and in-servicing as required
• Other duties as required

• 2-year diploma in Community Studies, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Studies and 3-5 years of relevant experience. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Self-directed with strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Strong understanding of social, cultural and community issues facing Inuit communities
• Demonstrated experience working with child & youth mental health, preferably in an Indigenous context

• Bilingual in English and Inuktitut

• Competitive Paid Leave Package
• Travel Benefit
• Labrador Allowance
• Group insurance including health and dental
• Group pension

Department: Health and Social Development

Location: Nain, NL

Term: Temporary Full-time (3 years)

Closing Date: September 18, 2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.