Family Counsellor
- Classification: Family Counsellor
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Addictions & Mental Health
- Primary Location: Okotoks
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.90
- Posting End Date: 28-FEB-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 10-MAR-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 9
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $42.53
- Maximum Salary: $56.50
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of master's degree in a health related field. Active or eligible for registration with applicable professional association or college.
Additional Required Qualifications:Master of Social Work or Registered Psychologist with Psychosocial Intervention Authorization. Active or eligible for registration with Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). Minimum 2 years’ experience providing assessment, treatment, and discharge to a child population (age 11 years and younger) with mental health and addiction concerns within the last 5 years. Training and experience in individual, group, and family therapy modalities. Training and experience in therapeutic modalities such as: Sand Tray and/or Play Therapy. Theoretical knowledge or experience with Trauma Informed Care, Attachment, and Family Systems. Competency in using the DSM V with provisional diagnosis. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with complex child/adolescents and families with multiple barriers to wellness. Experience using performance metrics (i.e., feedback informed treatment). 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. Understanding of Concurrent Capable Practices. Experience providing supervision to practicum students.
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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