What you will do :

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based therapies within the session guidelines
• Move clients off from caseloads within program guidelines, and to be receptive in taking on new clients onto caseloads
• Provide four to five therapeutic encounters with clients daily as a minimum expectation
• Offer culturally sensitive services
• Complete required documentation with excellence, in accordance with agency policy and procedures, and be respective of professional college requirements
• Conduct assessments as appropriate and contribute to individualized service plans
• Use evidence-based treatments in the areas of mental health and substance abuse to address participant needs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solution-focused therapy (SFT), etc.)
• Work from harm reduction, trauma informed and recovery-based approaches, grounded on a client’s readiness for change
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, and community partners to assist clients in achieving treatment and recovery goals
• Facilitate group programming for clients, using principles of psychoeducation, CBT, and other evidence-based models, when appropriate
• Provide access to clients with same-day therapy, when required and appropriate, applicable to The Alex
• Assist in data collection and entry, as directed

What you will bring :

Work Environment and Hours :

Working Conditions :

This position requires frontline staff, in some cases, to be exposed to emotionally disturbing events, such as medical distress, threatened / actual serious injury, violence, abuse, and death. There may also be exposure to situations where clients may be experiencing fear, terror, hopelessness, rage, self-harm and conflict. It is understood and accepted that this position will be working in distress / high-stress situations, which may include emergency response where resiliency, stress tolerance, and the ability to maintain composure is imperative. This position may also be exposed to bodily fluids. The health and safety - both physical and psychological- of our employees is a priority. The Alex is focused on providing a safe, supportive and healthy work environment.

Benefits :

Some of the great benefits The Alex has to offer include :

About The Alex : The Alex is a beacon of hope for Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens, offering wrap-around health care, housing, social, and wellness programs. With a patient and client-centered approach, we envision a community where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive. Our mission is to improve quality of life through accessible and integrated health, housing, and social services. With five decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for tackling tough health and social issues, guiding individuals on their journey from crisis to wellness, and from challenge to change.

Program Overview :   The Alex Youth Health Centre (YHC) has been making a difference in the lives of Calgary’s youth aged 12 – 24 since . We understand the unique challenges faced by vulnerable youth in our community. Our dedicated team of professionals are passionately committed to providing services and support that break down barriers to a healthy future.