Family Counsellor - Calgary, Canada - Alberta Health Services
Description
Your Opportunity:
Under the supervision of the Manager, Calgary Eating Disorder Program, and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the Family Counsellor 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 ACH (day treatment services), however, supports treatment services at RRDTC (outpatient services) and FMC (inpatient services) as required. The position may also support the ARFID Treatment Component based out of the Summit Mental Health Centre. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and as such: Collaborates with other team members around client care, treatment, consultation, research and best practices in the field of eating disorders. Maintains clinical records and completes workload measurement statistics in a timely and efficient manner. Utilizes standardized tests and measures to supplement clinical interviewing as required. Maintains current knowledge in the field of eating disorders, practices, standards and trends. Acts as a case manager, ensuring needed professional referrals are made, information is shared appropriately, and an integrated approach to the treatment is followed. Provides individual and family assessment to persons with an eating disorder and their families. 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. Participates in both clinical and administrative team meetings. Supports and participates in the evaluation of the Eating Disorder Program and in approved research projects as designated. Performs other related duties as delegated. This position works Monday to Friday.
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.
Required Qualifications:Completion of master's degree in a health related field. Active or eligible for registration with the applicable Alberta regulatory college.
Additional Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Connect Care an asset. Experience working in mental health.