Family Counsellor at Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 25

Salary

43.38

Posted On

25 Jul, 25

Experience

18 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you a passionate & seasoned mental health & addictions professional who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children, youth, & families? Are you ready to structure your healthcare career in a way that enhances your lifestyle? Imagine being in a role that has such a profound community impact, while being backed by a supportive employer. At AHS, we recognize how vital our people are to doing the work that we do, & so we offer comprehensive & competitive total rewards packages which empower our people to prioritize, cultivate, & optimize their own physical & mental wellbeing. This Family Counsellor position holds a key role within the Youth Community Support Program - a cross-ministry initiative which aims to provide a step-down service for youth (ages 10-17) & their families who are exiting acute inpatient mental health settings or formal treatment environments. As part of this team, you will have a role in assisting children & adolescents reach their goal of healthy family relationship & successful independent living. This role offers a unique opportunity to flex your honed counselling skills while making a lasting impact in the lives of youths in need, as you will work with them over a longer term - averaging 18 to 24 months. Some of the main responsibilities in this role include providing direct care for children, adolescents, & their families within the Program, including assessments and group/individual treatment; intervention and support for the planning, implementation, and management of their mental health; comprehensive clinical services that may include assessment, therapy, appropriate referral to other resources, and liaison with hospital and community services; system-based assessment and family therapy treatment; case management and coordination of therapeutic services for program clients 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.

  • Acute Care Alberta: N
  • Primary Care Alberta: N
  • Recovery Alberta: Y
  • Classification: Family Counsellor
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Youth Community Services Program
  • Primary Location: YCSP Outreach Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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