Counsellor 24coe3

**Why work with us?**

Lethbridge Family Services is seeking one counsellor to join our team LFS offers a supportive working environment and a chance to grow your career. In this role, you will use a variety of therapeutic approaches to serve diverse individuals, families, and groups. You will receive ongoing peer support from a dynamic and skilled team and substantial opportunities for professional development, all while working in a well-established, multi-disciplinary organization.

In addition, we offer:

- a 35 hour work week with flexible hours,
- an opportunity to participate in our provisional practice supervision program, once qualified,
- full administrative support for scheduling appointments, intake, and day-to-day office needs,
- a discounted cell phone plan, gym membership, and personal insurance,
- a comprehensive benefits package, including short term disability coverage, paid vacation, paid sick time, and flexible hours, and
- competent supervision from experienced professionals.

**Key job duties**
- Counsel individuals, groups, couples, families on a wide range of issues including: grief and loss, family violence, sexual violence, child abuse, interpersonal conflict, work-related stress, and life transitions.
- Maintain compliance with organization, licensing body, and accreditation standards for client services, record keeping, and continuous improvement.
- Keep up-to-date on new developments in the field, set professional goals for growth and development.
- A Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or relevant discipline as well as registration with a professional association.
- Experience working with people who have experienced trauma, including sexual violence, family violence, childhood and family origin abuse.
- A creative, collaborative individual who wants to work in an environment of growth, learning, and flexibility.

**Who we are**:
Lethbridge Family Services provides highly accredited health and social services to over 9,000 individuals and families in more than 30 communities in southwestern Alberta, through the professional services of more than 350 employees, and the support of over 550 committed volunteers**. **Our values are respect, integrity, and compassion.

**Number of positions available: 1**

**Start date**:ASAP

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**Please submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter referencing job posting 24COE3.**

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**Web**:lfsfamily.ca

**_Lethbridge Family Services is an equal opportunity employer._