Family Counsellor - Calgary, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Manager, Calgary Eating Disorder Program, and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the Family Counsellor - Eating Disorder Program will provide assessment, treatment/case management to clients who are dealing with an eating disorder and their families.

Primary modalities of treatment include family and group therapy.

Position is based at RRDTC (Outpatient treatment services), however, supports treatment services at FMC (inpatient treatment services) and periodically at ACH day treatment services) as required.

The Family Counsellor - Eating Disorder Program functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and as such collaborating with other team members around client care, treatment, consultation, research and best practices in the field of eating disorders.

Maintains current knowledge in the field of eating disorders, practices, standards and trends. Participates in both clinical and administrative team meetings. Performs other related duties as delegated. Provides individual and family assessment to persons with an eating disorder and their families. Maintains clinical records and completes workload measurement statistics in a timely and efficient manner. Shares information with team members as appropriate. Assesses the effectiveness of intervention strategies and techniques and recommends changes when necessary. Utilizes standardized tests and measures to supplement clinical interviewing as required.

Acts as a case manager, ensuring needed professional referrals are made, information is shared appropriately, and an integrated approach to the treatment is followed.

Carries an advanced clinical caseload and as such offers treatment in the form of individual, family and group therapy, for clients with an eating disorder and their families.

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: Family Therapy Eating Disorder Program
Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.

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Posting End Date: 30-JAN-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 09-FEB-2023

Temporary End Date: 15-DEC-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $42.53
Maximum Salary: $56.50
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

Registration in relevant professional association recognized by Alberta's Health Profession Act (e.g., ACSW, College of Alberta Psychologists, CRNA).

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience and excellence in family, group and individual therapy in a mental health/psychiatric setting; preferably with adolescents and young adults coping with an eating disorder.

Experience working collaboratively in the provision of a full range of services, from promotion and prevention to treatment and restoration, preferably as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in family therapy and family assessment. Familiarity with use of reflecting teams. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Creative, flexible, collaborative systems thinker. Knowledge about evaluation strategies and outcome research. Strong computer skills. Strong family therapy skills essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

Patients with Eating Disorder experience is an asset. Advanced Family Therapy skills is an asset. Extensive Group Therapy skills is an asset. Experience managing a large case list is an asset. Experience with case management is an asset.