Family Counselor - School Based
- Classification: Family Counsellor
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: (CMH)HIGH RIVER CLINIC
- Primary Location: AMHB HighRiver/Okotoks
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 11-DEC-2018
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 21-DEC-2018
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- 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 Required Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field of study. Current registration with a government accredited professional association (Alberta College of Social Workers, College of Alberta Psychologists etc.). 3 to 5 years of direct clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health with proven experience as a clinical therapist able to offer individual interventions. Knowledge, skills and experience in assessment and DSM-V diagnosis. Proficient in using Windows, E-mail, Microsoft Office (including excel) and typing.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with or in a school setting and an understanding of Alberta Learning’s requirements for student education and familiarity of the education system. Knowledge of the inter-relationships between school milieus, community, and family systems. Experience with providing capacity building support to other professional and families in the form of both consultation and professional presentations. Experience in providing group therapy.
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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
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