Family Counsellor

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Counsellor to join their Youth Community Support Program. This vital role involves providing assessment, treatment, and support to children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. You will work collaboratively with families and community resources to ensure a holistic approach to care, making a significant impact on the lives of youths over a longer-term engagement. If you are passionate about mental health and have the skills to foster healthy relationships, this opportunity allows you to contribute meaningfully to the community while advancing your professional journey in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in community mental health settings.
• Active registration with Alberta regulatory college required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up to clients and families.
• Collaborate with health care providers for a continuum of care.

Skills

Family Therapy Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Consultation

Knowledge of DSM-V-TR

Education

Master's Degree in Health Related Field

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This Family Counsellor position holds a key role within the Youth Community Support Program - a cross-ministry initiative which aims to provide a step-down service for youth (ages 10-17) & their families who are exiting acute inpatient mental health settings or formal treatment environments. As part of this team, you will have a role in assisting children & adolescents reach their goal of healthy family relationship & successful independent living. This role offers a unique opportunity to flex your honed counselling skills while making a lasting impact in the lives of youths in need, as you will work with them over a longer term - averaging 18 to 24 months. Some of the main responsibilities in this role include providing: direct care for children, adolescents, & their families within the Program, including assessments and group/individual treatment; intervention and support for the planning, implementation, and management of their mental health; comprehensive clinical services that may include assessment, therapy, appropriate referral to other resources, and liaison with hospital and community services; system-based assessment and family therapy treatment; case management and coordination of therapeutic services for program clients and their families. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

As a Family Counsellor, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up to clients and their families. You will also provide clinical focused consultation with other programs or community resources and acts as a liaison to develop and promote preventative health programs in the community. You will collaborate with other health care providers and community service providers to ensure a continuum of care in the community.

• Classification: Family Counsellor
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Youth Community Support Program
• Primary Location: YCSP Outreach Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-APR-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.38
• Maximum Salary: $57.63
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of master's degree in a health related field. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work (clinical specialization with authorization to conduct psychosocial interventions) or Nursing (with training & experience in mental health assessment & provision of psychotherapy). Registration with Appropriate Regulatory College under the HPA. Must have formal clinical training & knowledge in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. A minimum 5 years within the last 7 years of experience in community mental health setting providing MH (Mental Health) treatment to children, youth & their families who have complex mental health issues with associated cognitive, behavioral & developmental delays/disorders. Experience providing expert clinical consultation to professionals. Knowledge of community resources for children & adolescents. Ability to manage a varied caseload & complete work in a timely manner. Must have family therapy skills, supplemented by strong communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively & contribute positively to change in emerging services/programs. Ability to work from a patient & family centered perspective within diverse populations. Training & understanding of DSM-V-TR diagnoses; previous experience working with trauma. Ability to handle crisis & stressful situations in a calm facilitative manner. Flexibility is required for practice within an evolving continuum of care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Child & Family Services, Disability Services (FSCD), schools & other health partnership initiatives, multicultural groups, program development & community resources for children & adolescents is preferred. Preference will be given to those with knowledge, skill, & experience in eating disorders & DBT.