Family counsellor
Alberta Health Services’ Youth Addiction Services Edmonton Program based in Edmonton, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Family counsellor. Alberta Health Services’ Youth Addiction Services Edmonton Program specializes in supporting young people struggling with substance abuse. It offers tailored interventions like counseling and therapy to address individual needs. It collaborates with families and community partners to promote recovery and well-being. It aims to help youth develop healthy coping strategies and achieve long-term positive outcomes. 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:Â Youth Addiction Services Edmonton
Position: Family counsellor
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $43.38 – $57.63 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Classification: Family Counsellor
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Job Category: Psychology
Location: Edmonton, AB
Primary Location: Nexus Business Park
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days and Evenings
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Job ID: ALB00417765
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Master’s degree in Psychology
Experience: Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of recent experience in the community addiction or mental health setting providing services to children, youth, and their families and an acute child psychiatric setting
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a Master’s degree in Social Work (clinical specialization) including education in mental health assessment and psychotherapy
- The candidates should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy
- The candidates should have a Master’s degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing including training and experience in mental health assessment and provision of psychotherapy
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration with the applicable regulatory college and qualified to perform psychosocial interventions
- The candidates should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing. Equivalent education and experience
- The candidates should have education and training in Family Systems work and knowledge and skills in a family systems framework, assessment, goal setting, and treatment using evidence-based modalities
- The candidates should be registered in a professional regulatory body as defined by the Health Professionals Act (CARNA, CRPNA, ACOT, CAP, ACSW). Registered Social Workers must be authorized to perform psychosocial interventions and designation as a Clinical Social Worker
- The candidates should have training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and First Aid or BLS and expertise in Suicide Risk Management and a master’s degree in counselling psychology and formal training in CBT, SFT, and MI
- The candidates should have experience with administering psychological assessments and experience with Connect Care and experience working with Children Services, Law Enforcement, schools, and other health partnership initiatives
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up to clients and their families
- The candidates should be able to provide clinically 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
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.
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