Family Trauma Therapist

Kackaamin Family Development Centre requires a part time Family Trauma Therapist.  The Family Trauma Therapist will be working under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor.  The Therapist will be working as part of a culturally-based Trauma – Informed multidisciplinary team working with individuals and their families at a residential family treatment center.

Preference will be given to individuals with the following qualifications:

• Master’s level education – Psychology, Social Work Youth and Child Care, Education, Aboriginal studies degree
• Certificate from an accredited Counselling Association
• Direct experience working with families in a counselling relationship
• Familiarity with the theories of child development, family development, lateral violence, complex trauma, attachment, assessments and the ACES study in relation to family issues.
• Extensive knowledge of Recovery and Addictions
• Knowledge of First Nation communities and socio-cultural systems and specific health needs
• To have knowledge of and willingness to actively support traditional healing practices
• Training and experience with client assessment
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer skills and proficiency with MS PowerPoint, MS Word
• Class 4 or 5 license is preferred
• Criminal record check (CRRP)
• Must be actively practicing your “Self-care” or “Personal Wellness” plan
• Continuous sobriety/abstinence
• Salary is commensurate to your qualifications