Family Counsellor

16 hours ago


Calgary Alberta DJ, CA Alberta Health Services Full time

Under the supervision of the Manager, Calgary Eating Disorder Program 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. 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. 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. Current UNA employees who accept an offer of employment issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any displacement rights as the result of the transfer order.

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.

Masters’ degree in a Mental Health related discipline. Registration in relevant professional association recognized by Alberta’s Health Profession Act (e.g. ACSW, College of Alberta Psychologists). 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.

Family therapy experience. Group therapy experience. Experience working with complex mental health. Experience with Connect Care preferred.


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