Counsellor

Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is seeking a counsellor to support to our Counselling, Outreach and Education department! A Counsellor plays a critical role in a variety of therapeutic approaches to serve diverse individuals, families, and groups. You will receive ongoing peer support from a dynamic and skilled team and substantial opportunities for professional development, all while working in a well-established, multi-disciplinary organization.

We offer:

• a 35-hour work week with an opportunity to participate in flex schedule,

• an opportunity to participate in our provisional supervision program, once qualified,

• competent supervision from experienced professionals,

• full administrative support for scheduling appointments, intake, and day-to-day office needs,

• a discounted cell phone plan, gym membership, personal insurance, and

• a comprehensive benefits package, including short term disability coverage, paid vacation, paid sick time, and flexible hours.

Counsellors:

• counsel individuals, couples, families, and groups on a wide range of issues including: grief and loss, family violence, sexual violence, child abuse, interpersonal conflict, work-related stress, and life transitions,

• maintain compliance with organization, licensing body, accreditation standards for client services, record keeping, and continuous improvement, and

• keep up to date on new developments in the field, set professional goals for growth, and development.

Required skills and qualifications:

• a master’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Marriage, and Family Therapy or relevant discipline as well as registration with a professional association,

• experience working with people who have experienced trauma, including sexual violence, family violence, childhood, family origin abuse, and complicated bereavement,

• awareness of LGBTQ2Si+, Indigenous, cultural, and seniors needs are highly valued, and

• a creative, collaborative individual who wants to work in an environment of growth, learning, and flexibility.

All new employees must provide a police information check and vulnerable sector check dated not less than 90 days prior to the date of hire.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 required to work one evening a week

Number of positions available: 1

Work Location: 1098 3rd Ave North, Lethbridge AB

Contact Person: Lisa Lewis

Application deadline: August 7, 2025

Apply online at LFSfamily.ca or email and reference job number 25COE4.

Lethbridge Family Services is an accredited social service organization. For more information, please visit www.lfsfamily.ca.

Lethbridge Family Services is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the clients we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring that all employment opportunities are inclusive to all people. We thank everyone for their interest in Lethbridge Family Services, however, we only contact the individuals selected to continue in the process.

Lethbridge Family Services eliminates barriers from the recruitment process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at hradministration@lfsfamily.ca so that supports can be put in place. Private information received in relation to your request for support will be used only to facilitate the recruitment process and shared only as needed with the selection committee.