Family Counsellor

The Family Counsellor role at the CAAMHPP Community Clinics is an advanced clinical position reporting to the Manager of the Child and Adolescent Addiction, Mental Health and Psychiatry Program, Community Clinics. It is part of a community based mental health team providing mental health services to children and adolescents with complex mental health needs. The Family Counsellor is responsible for offering a range of mental health services for children, adolescents and their families including assessment, formulation, diagnosis, individual and family therapy, group therapy, case management and referral to appropriate resources. Treatment is provided within the context of a brief episodic model of care, is evidence informed, goal focused and based on Family and Client Centered Care principles. Collaboration with other services within and outside of AHS is required. Appropriate documentation and statistical data collection is required. Providing client care at least one evening a week is an expectation of the position. Supervision of multidisciplinary practicum students and residents is also an expectation. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta.

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.

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

RSW require Authorization to Perform Psychosocial interventions. 3 to 5 years of direct clinical experience within the last 5 years in child and adolescent mental health with proven experience as a clinical therapist able to offer individual and family interventions. Strong, demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in assessment, formulation, diagnosis and treatment skills and independent use and application of DSM-V diagnoses. Ability to provide evidence informed treatment within a brief, episodic model of care. Effective case management skills. Experience providing Trauma Informed care. Ability to work effectively with the team as well as independently. Ability to take initiative and demonstrate reliability and flexibility. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Adherence to AHS policies. Experience working with diverse populations. Proficient in using Windows, E-mail, Microsoft Office (including Excel) and typing.

Experience providing group therapy. Completion of the Brain Story Certification. Understanding in the use of ACEs. Experience providing supervision to students. Experience and training in Collaborative Problem Solving. Experience with Connect Care.