Family Counsellor
- Classification: Family Counsellor
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: (FMC) ADD CTR SUB ABUSE
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Multi-Site: At or Out of
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 10-OCT-2017
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 18-OCT-2017
- Temporary End Date: 19-OCT-2018
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.58
- Maximum Salary: $55.25
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Completion of master's degree in a health related field. Active or eligible for registration with applicable professional association or college.
Additional Qualifications:Outpatient/community mental health &/or addiction experience required. Several (3-5) years of clinical experience, with supervision required. Group therapy training and experience required. Experience with case management. Comprehensive knowledge of addiction/mental health community resources. –•Ability to participate in and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians. Ability to work independently, set priorities and organize time effectively and efficiently. Demonstrates responsible decision-making through application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound legal and ethical judgment. Ability to establish professional relationships with other disciplines and contributes to team cohesiveness. Ability to acknowledge and utilize the expertise of others and initiate referrals. Excellent oral and written skills. Competent using Microsoft Office. Able to effectively manage a varied caseload. Able to demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills. Able to demonstrate initiative and recognize limitations. Able to demonstrate skills in interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the ongoing accreditation and quality management process within the Team. Maintains AHS and program policies and procedure.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with adults preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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