WHO WE ARE

Purpose Society is a community-based multi-service organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive programs for children, youth, and families. We focus on enhancing well-being, strengthening family functioning, and promoting personal responsibility through a client-centered approach. Our services are provided in a safe, respectful environment that values diversity and community connection.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a passionate and committed Family Therapist to join our family programs team. Family Therapists provide assessment, treatment planning and implementation for adults, children, youth, couples, and families. This is done working in collaboration with other service professionals in the community who are involved with the family. The position aids clients in identifying, understanding and overcoming social/emotional/behavioral functioning by establishing and achieving realistic goals.

LOWER MAINLAND PURPOSE SOCIETY FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITION AVAILABLE:

Position: Family Therapist
Location: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster, B.C.
Salary: $35.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work from a person-centered framework based on best practices. Develop and implement interventions according to specific and time sensitive goals, providing individual and group counselling interventions to address identified plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of clients’ progress, resolve identified barriers, and move toward defined objectives. Therapy goals commonly encompass change surrounding managing mood, parenting, relationship skills, emotional regulation, and trauma.
• Work closely with community professionals to provide effective collaboration and case management through a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide support for clients while they are in the program and, as appropriate, provide follow up support to them upon leaving the program. Provide liaison and education to other professionals, and the community.
• Plan and implement therapeutic/skills groups according to community needs and personal competencies/interests.
• Conduct written client assessments and reports. Maintain case management and service records in accordance with accreditation standards. Provide reports and discuss case planning/concerns with clinicians, social workers and other community partners as required.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of community resources. Act as an advocate for the client and assist them in finding community resources to meet their needs.