Job 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. The Family Counsellor - Eating Disorder Program position is primarily based at FMC (inpatient treatment services), however, supports treatment services at RRDTC (outpatient services) and ACH (day treatment services) as required. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and as such: maintains current knowledge in the field of eating disorders, practices, standards and trends Participates in both clinical and administrative team meetings. Performs other related duties as delegated. Provides individual and family assessment to persons with an eating disorder and their families. Maintains clinical in a timely and efficient manner. Shares information with team members as appropriate. Participates in the development and implementation of psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for clients and families coping with an eating disorder. This position works Monday to Thursday, predominately days. There is the occasional need to flex hours to accommodate evening family sessions (e.g. 10:00 - 18:15 or 11:00 - 19:15 for example). This inpatient treatment component is currently based on PCU 32 at FMC, however, will be moving to a new inpatient unit in winter 2025. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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.
• Recovery Alberta: Y
• Classification: Family Counsellor
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Eating Disorder Program Inpatient Unit
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 21-FEB-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 03-MAR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.38
• Maximum Salary: $57.63
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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: Professional association must be 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. Preferred Qualifications: Strong Family & Group Therapy skills. Extensive experience working within mental health with a multi-disciplinary team. Familiar with Connect Care.