Family Counsellor

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Edmonton Mental Health Clinic

📁: Psych/Counselling/Social Work

📅   : ALB00201359 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 16, 2021 Post Date

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Classification: Family Counsellor

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: Young Adult Services

Primary Location: Edmonton Mental Health Clinic

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.96

Posting End Date: 26-APR-2021

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 06-MAY-2021

Hours per Shift: 7.25

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $41.58

Maximum Salary: $55.25

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 applicable professional association or college.

Additional Required Qualifications:

This position requires a master's degree in the Social Sciences (Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Family Therapy) with the successful candidate being a member in good standing of their associated regulatory body. The incumbent must have an extensive working knowledge of, and be skilled in, the treatment of substance use, problem gambling, and mental health related concerns including the ability to apply a variety of counselling styles and therapeutic interventions. A valid Alberta driver’s license is required, as is access to a reliable vehicle as travel between work sites and to client appointments in the community is necessary. Current First Aid/BCLS-HCP, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention training are required. Ability to function effectively in dynamic situations, and remain accountable. Demonstrated conflict resolution and change management skills. Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, well-organized, efficient, self-directed, dependable, and a collaborative systems thinker.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years direct Counselling experience in addictions and mental health preferred. Previous related experience and knowledge of Aboriginal culture and the developmental stages of young adults are definite assets.

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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