Calgary - Youth Substance Use and Mental Health Services (YSUMHS) is looking for a responsible, reliable, flexible, team minded skilled to join our Community Outpatient Team in the role of Family Counsellor. The role centers around the provision of individual, group, and family treatment services. Along with the required qualifications, the successful candidate will possess skills related to teamwork, communication, and the engagement of very complex clients and their families. As an Family Counsellor, you will be conducting screening, assessment and treatment planning for adolescents and families struggling with problem substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. You will take a client and family centered approach to developing and implementing focused and effective treatment plans. You will comfortably and competently complete appropriate referrals where necessary or complimentary in supporting youth and families in achieving their treatment goals. You will work effectively on a multidisciplinary team including other family counsellors, addiction counsellors, nursing staff, recreation therapist and psychiatry. In addition, you may be asked to support by responding to the diverse and changing operating needs of your own program and larger YSUMHS unit. This position may involve the provision of outpatient services at various sites across Calgary and surrounding area and as such a vehicle is required. Occasional evening work may be required. The successful candidate with have recent training and/or education in relevant therapeutic modalities including Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT and other evidence-based therapies.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.Classification:Family CounsellorUnion:HSAA Prof/TechUnit and Program:Youth Substance Use and Mental Health ServicesPrimary Location:Youth Services CentreMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE:1.00Posting End Date:05-OCT-2026Temporary Employee Class:Temp F/T BenefitsDate Available:19-OCT-2026Temporary End Date:14-MAY-2027Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per cycle:10Shift Pattern:DaysDays Off:Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary:$47.40Maximum Salary:$62.97Vehicle Requirement:Not ApplicableClassification:Family CounsellorUnion:HSAA Prof/TechUnit and Program:Youth Substance Use and Mental Health ServicesPrimary Location:Youth Services CentreLocation Details:As Per LocationMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE:1.00Posting End Date:05-OCT-2026Temporary Employee Class:Temp F/T BenefitsDate Available:19-OCT-2026Temporary End Date:14-MAY-2027Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per cycle:10Shift Pattern:DaysDays Off:Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary:$47.40Maximum Salary:$62.97Vehicle Requirement:Not ApplicableRequired 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:Minimum 2 year's experience working with youth with substance use/mental health concerns.Preferred Qualifications:Brain Story Certification.Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Family Behavioral Health Consultant - Primary Care Impact - $35.4 - $45.4 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Carya
📍 Winnipeg