Family Counsellor - Emerging Adult Service
- Classification: Family Counsellor
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Emerging Adult Treatment Service - Child and Adolescent Addictions and Mental Health Psychiatry Program
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 11-DEC-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-JAN-2024
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Master's degree in a health related field. Active or eligible for registration with applicable professional association or college.
Additional Required Qualifications:Supervised training and 3-5 years' experience in Mental Health Assessment and Treatment with the Adolescent and/or Emerging Adult population. Authorized to perform Psychosocial Intervention required. Advanced DBT Treatment Skills required. Trauma informed training and experience required. Current knowledge and experience using of a range of clinical modalities including individual, family & group intervention is required. Advanced knowledge of DSM V required. Knowledge of community resources required. Experience delivering single-session and/or brief therapy modalities is required. Ability to facilitate referrals and connect families to appropriate resources required. Experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and related behavioural, cognitive and social issues required. Training and experience providing Family Therapy required. Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and system navigation and case management required. Demonstrated commitment to Family and Client Centered Care required. Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills required. Must have a calm, warm and engaging style.
Preferred Qualifications:Trauma training preferred. Level 1&2 in Collaborative Problem Solving preferred. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community partners preferred. Experience working in patient engagement and program development preferred. Brain Story Certified preferred. Expressive Arts and Creative Arts group experience preferred. Ability to be flexible/manage change. Experience in program planning, evaluation and research 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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