Mental Health Therapist

The Family Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join their team and provide trauma-informed counselling to children and families. This role emphasizes collaboration and community-based support, aimed at healing from complex trauma. The organization fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that employees can bring their authentic selves to work. With a strong commitment to professional development and employee wellbeing, this position offers comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully paid group benefits plan

Wellness Program

RRSP matching

Ongoing paid training

Mileage compensation

Paid parking

Paid sick time

Agency-wide social events

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or PhD in a related discipline required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional counselling experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling to vulnerable children and families.
• Implement evidence-based clinical interventions.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Counselling

Family Centered Interventions

Communication Skills

Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

PhD in Psychology

Tools

Digital Tools

Standard Office Software

Job description

The Family Centre is looking for a Mental Health Therapist skilled in developing collaborative relationships and partnerships with families and other parties. We are focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff teams, and provide services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more.

What you will be doing :

As a Mental Health Therapist, you will provide counselling to vulnerable children, adults, and families through collaborative partnerships. This position requires a 60% allocation to direct client care and 40% to community-based clinical coordination and case management activities. You will work collaboratively with other service providers in a “Circle of Support” care model for children and their families.

• Deliver trauma-informed counselling to children and caregivers to heal from the effects of toxic stress and complex trauma
• Establish relationships of trust with clients and other professionals
• Implement evidence-based clinical interventions, with emphasis on short-term therapy techniques to provide service to clients for a wide range of issues
• Promote awareness of healthy brain development and effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
• Assist the client in connecting with community resources (assessment and referral)
• When the client is unable, advocate on behalf of the client and teach the client how to advocate on their own behalf

What you will bring to the role :

• Hold a Master's Degree or PhD in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of professional counselling experience with demonstrated success in family centered interventions and trauma-informed care
• Demonstrated experience addressing complex family dynamics through individual, couples, and group therapy modalities
• Track record of thriving in multidisciplinary teams with flexibility to expand your role in response to program needs
• Exceptional verbal / written communication skills (in English) with the ability to maintain precise clinical documentation and present case insights effectively
• Comfortable using platforms, and standard office software, with adaptability to learn new digital tools

Background Check Process & Requirements :

As a part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks with your most recent employers.

• Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
• Child Intervention Record Check (completed within the last 6 months)
• Certification and registration in good standing with applicable professional association(s)
• Our Children Are Sacred Youth Suicide Prevention Training or ASIST Suicide Intervention Training, required within 3 months of start date

What you can expect :

• Training – comprehensive onboarding / orientation process which includes service specific, leading-edge training, and agency-wide core training
• Feedback – a strong reflective supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedback
• Performance Coaching – formal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and development
• Reasonable Accommodation – The Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee
• Compensation - Our comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and is competitive within the marketplace.
• 66,686 to $83,017 annually
• Fully paid group benefits plan
• Wellness Program (2 Wellness Days per year & Health Spending Account)
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing paid training
• Mileage compensation
• Paid parking
• Paid sick time (up t0 8 days per calendar year)
• Agency-wide social events
• First People’s Circle, People of Colour, and LBGTQ2IAS+ Employee Resource Groups

Closing Date : April 30, 2025

The Family Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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