About Kindred:
At Kindred, we’re convinced the key to living well is healthy relationships with self, family, and others. But relationships are complicated and sometimes we find ourselves in vulnerable places, disconnected from those who matter most.

Kindred’s purpose is to realize the power of human connection, and it shapes everything we do. Whether biological or chosen, family is the most important relationship in a person’s life. So, we invest in the special bond between children and those that care for them. We provide road maps toward healing when essential relationships are ruptured. And we understand that accessing timely mental health support can inspire confidence with self and others. Healthy human connection is possible, and together we can realize it.

The Position:
Job Title: Counsellor, Rapid Access Counselling
Job Type: Permanent, 0.8 FTE
Hybrid Work Option Available

Position Overview:
Are you an experienced counselling generalist, knowledgeable about systemic work and providing counselling to clients across the lifespan? Are you passionate about providing high quality counselling that is accessible and affordable? Kindred is seeking two experienced counsellors to support our sector-leading single-session Rapid Access Counselling (RAC) program. At Kindred, we value connection with colleagues and provide ample opportunity for clinical consultation and growth. Our dynamic and engaged counsellors are ready to welcome you to the team.

Key Accountabilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Engage with clients through a client-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed lens;
• Demonstrate a high standard of performance in provision of services to clients in both single session and ongoing models of counselling;
• Engage in general assessment and risk management in accordance with Kindred standards;
• Maintain working knowledge of current community resources in the Calgary community;
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection and data entry in client database, maintaining complete client records;
• Maintain strong working relationships with peers and community partners, working collaboratively and effectively;
• Participation in supervision and team meetings with a view for engaging in reflective practice, increasing clinical capacity and learning from others’ expertise;
• Work collaboratively with peers and supervisor to ensure service delivery is aligned and consistent with best practices.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline;
• Current registration with a professional governing body;
• Have a demonstrated ability to engage in a generalist practice with a wide range of presenting concerns with children, individuals, couples and families;
• Expectation of flexibility with hours to meet client needs; some evening work required, must be available to work one evening a week between Tuesday and Thursday;
• Ability to work independently on-site, as well as virtually;
• Single session experience is an asset;
• Previous experience supervising graduate-level practicum students an asset;
• Strongly encouraged to have a current (completed in last 6 months) Police Information Check and Alberta Intervention Check;
• Takes a posture of Cultural humility in working with diverse populations; experience with Indigenous and/or immigrant families is an asset;
• Core Brain Story Certification through Alberta Family Wellness Initiative is an asset;
• Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and use of a vehicle with appropriate insurance.

Qualities and Characteristics

• Embodies Kindred’s purpose (connection!) as demonstrated by prioritizing, embracing, and thriving in the work through strong relationships internally and externally;
• Strong personal alignment with the Kindred values: compassion, courage, family, excellence, and humility.

Successful applicants for this Position must complete Police Information Check and Alberta Intervention Record Check.

Kindred offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, paid sick/personal days, generous vacation time, life insurance, AD&D, supplemental unemployment benefits plan, long-term disability, and group RRSP with employer matched contributions. We also offer on-going learning and development opportunities, and hold employee appreciation and social events throughout the year.

The need for human connection is universal. At Kindred, we believe that everyone deserves to experience belonging regardless of where you come from, who you love, how much money you have or how you choose to pray. By embracing diversity of culture, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and thought, Kindred is committed to ensuring there is space for you. Kindred approaches its diversity, equity, and inclusion journey with curiosity and humility. We commit to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our staff, clients and anyone we have the privilege of being in connection with.