At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children and families through mental health expertise and therapeutic interventions.
- Company: East Calgary Health Centre, dedicated to early childhood and perinatal mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team focused on innovative approaches to mental health care.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on the mental health of infants and families in your community.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in health-related field and experience in infant or children's mental health.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Infant mental health expertise guides this Family Counsellor position at East Calgary Health Centre, supporting young children, caregivers, and perinatal families.
Within the Early Childhood and Perinatal Mental Health Program, you will provide short-term, episodic treatment.
The position requires infant and preschool mental health experience, attachment-based practice, family systems intervention, and adult perinatal mental health knowledge.
You will support children from birth to kindergarten entry, pregnant women, and partners experiencing anxiety or depression.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and follow up with clients and families
- Apply attachment principles during parent-child interactions in therapy
- Address family-system concerns involving eating, sleeping, toileting, sensory, and speech
- Provide clinical consultation to programs and community resources
- Collaborate with healthcare and community service providers
Requirements
- Master's degree in a health-related field
- Active or eligible Alberta regulatory college registration
- Three to five years of infant or children's mental health experience
- Knowledge of Circle of Security, Theraplay, and attachment interviews
- DSM-V, DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed treatment experience
Apply infant mental health, attachment, family systems, and trauma-informed skills as a Family Counsellor in Calgary.
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