Reporting to the Manager of Adult Community Services in Lethbridge, and the Emerging Adult Service, this Family Counsellor position serves Emerging Adults (EAs) 18-29 and their families who present with complex mental health disorders and developmental, cognitive, behavioral and emotional issues. The 1-year temporary full-time position provides clinical support for the EA model of care and groups, provides single-session/ walk-in, and provides consultation/ capacity-building for staff around working with the Emerging Adult population. The position demands both clinical and systems expertise, and excellent knowledge of change-management. As a member of a team and within the context of family-centered care, the Family Counsellor facilitates the integration of Emerging Adult Services to provide optimal client service, and support the Adult Mental Health system to better meet the needs of this population. The candidate must have strong assessment and therapy skills specific to the EA population, and be knowledgeable about community resources and supports. This position will also work in coordination with a Project Manager to implement innovative solutions to improve access to and outcomes from services. This position will also work with the Emerging Adult Services to provide orientation, Fundamentals of Change Groups and Group Therapy to support care across all EA serving sites in the project. This will include facilitating training sessions, working groups and various consensus building methodologies. The position is mobile and flexible to meet the needs of multiple clinical areas and the scope of the project. At least one evening work is expected within the context of a rotation. Travel to deliver services in the south west communities will be required as needed.
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.
- Classification: Family Counsellor
- Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program: Community Addiction and Mental Health Clinics South Corridor Lethbridge and Rural Southwest
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag & Trt Cntr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 03-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $47.40
- Maximum Salary: $62.97
- 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:
Supervised training and 3-5 years experience in Mental Health Assessment and Treatment with the Adolescent and/or Emerging Adult population. Authorized to perform Psychosocial Intervention required. Advanced DBT Treatment Skills required. Experience delivering Interpersonal Therapy Groups required. Trauma informed training and experience required. Advanced knowledge of DSM V required. Experience providing capacity building training and appropriate change-management skills required. Knowledge of community resources required. Experience delivering single-session and/or brief therapy modalities is required. Clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and system navigation and case management required. Demonstrated commitment to Family and Client Centered Care required. Excellent communication, flexibility, problem-solving and organizational skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Trauma intensive training preferred. Level 1&2 training in Collaborative Problem Solving preferred. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community partners preferred. Experience working in patient engagement and program development preferred. Brain Story Certified preferred. Must have a calm, warm and engaging style. Ability to work independently and meet necessary deadlines. Ability to be flexible and manage change. Experience in program planning, evaluation and/or research preferred.
