Family Counsellor
- Recovery Alberta: Y
- Classification: Family Counsellor
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Indigenous Mental Health
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 03-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 13-FEB-2025
- Temporary End Date: 09-JAN-2026
- 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: Not Applicable
Completion of master's degree in a health related field. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications:3 years of experience working with Indigenous populations with complex health needs, system barriers, and intergenerational and complex trauma. Knowledge of resources specific to Indigenous populations. Established relationships with Indigenous serving agencies, Nations, and supports in Calgary and surrounding area. Knowledge in integrated care relevant to Indigenous experiences, systems, and theories. A respect for indigenous culture, history, traditions, medicines and healing approaches. An understanding of colonial history of Canada in regard to indigenous populations. An understanding of intergenerational trauma and the effects on the indigenous populations in Canada. Understanding and training with Anti-oppressive practice, Stages of Change, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Trauma Informed Care. Strong communication skills with ability to relay patient information to other healthcare providers in a timely, concise, accurate manner in order to facilitate treatment decisions. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Comprehension of case management and its implementation within an inter-disciplinary team. Experience providing crisis counseling, mediation, and conflict resolution strategies. Experience in advocating for clients by coordinating the efforts of all internal and external parties to meet client and family needs.
Preferred Qualifications:Indigenous understanding of mental health and/or addictions and how it impacts cultural worldviews.
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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