Family counsellor
Alberta Health Services’ High River Addictions and Mental Health Community Clinic based in High River, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Family counsellor. Alberta Health Services’ High River Addictions and Mental Health Community Clinic offers specialized care and support for individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides counseling, therapy, and addiction treatment services tailored to the needs of the community. Through collaboration with local organizations and community outreach, it aims to reduce stigma and promote recovery. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Program: High River Addictions and Mental Health Community Clinic
Position: Family counsellor
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $43.38 – $57.63 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Category: Psychology
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
FTE: 1.00
Location: High River, AB, Canada
Primary Location: AMHB HighRiver/Okotoks
Shift: Days, and Evenings (7.75 Hours per Shift)
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Job ID: ALB00421497
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of master’s degree in a health related field
Experience: Candidates should have experience working with complex child/adolescents and families with multiple barriers to wellness
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college and hold a Master of Social Work or be a Registered Psychologist with Psychosocial Intervention Authorization
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience providing assessment, treatment, and discharge across the age spectrum with mental health and addiction concerns within the last 5 years
- The candidates should have training and experience in individual, group, and family therapy modalities and have training and theoretical knowledge or experience with Trauma Informed Care, Attachment, and Family Systems
- The candidates should demonstrate competency in using the DSM V with provisional diagnosis and should possess advanced crisis management skills including but not limited to Suicide Risk assessments, intervention and treatment, de-escalation skills, and the ability to triage the client’s wellness and utilize the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the client
- The candidates should have experience using performance metrics (such as feedback informed treatment) and have training and experience in therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and/or other evidence-based modalities
- The candidates should have an understanding of Concurrent Capable Practices and should have experience providing supervision to practicum students
- The candidates should be prepared for a potential requirement to support alternate locations within the portfolio based on operational needs
- The candidates should demonstrate a commitment to collaborative practice to enhance patient health outcomes and should exhibit the ability to set realistic expectations and boundaries in the therapeutic relationship
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently and possess conflict resolution, critical thinking, and leadership skills, all of which are essential to this role
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up to clients and their families for presenting mental health and addiction concerns
- The candidates should be able to facilitate individual and/or group therapy sessions and collaborate with clients and their families regarding their treatment outcomes
- The candidates should be able to participate in program development and evaluation, communicate clear, practical, evidence-based diagnoses, assessment findings, plans, and make recommendations to the team, families, and other service providers
- The candidates should be able to provide clinical-focused consultation with other programs or community resources and act as a liaison to develop and promote preventative health programs in the community
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with other health care providers and community service providers to ensure a continuum of care in the community
- The candidates should be able to participate in case conferences, staff meetings, professional development activities, and student supervision
- The candidates should be able to experience live clinical and one-to-one supervision in their practice
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!