family therapist

Job Responsibility:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Counselling centres
• Family therapy centres
• Social service or charity agency
• Rural area
• Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Record observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Perform administrative tasks
• Observe and analyze patients during treatment sessions
• Maintain accurate records
• Implement treatment plans
• Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
• Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
• Technical writing
• Provide therapy

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Membership in a provincial or territorial psychological association

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Office

Type of treatment experience

• Group dynamics
• Eclectic therapy
• Crisis intervention counselling
• Cognitive therapy
• Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
• Brief therapy

Specialization in family practice

• Psychotherapy

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Accurate
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program