Marriage Therapist
Job No:
FOTF11
Location:
Calgary/Priddis AB preferred
About Us
Consistently named a Best Christian workplace in Canada, Focus on the Family Canada is a forward-thinking and dynamic place to use your God-given talents and experience for making a difference in the lives of families across the country.
Are you passionate about helping and encouraging people, no matter their stage of life, to experience God's redeeming love and to seek God's design for family?
Do you believe such an important mission demands excellence and quality work, regardless of the task?
Do you desire to be part of a hardworking team where you are accountable to your teammates?
Along with working hard, do you enjoy serving in a relaxed and fun environment?
If you answered yes to each of these questions and feel called to be part of our team, please check out the opportunity below. For all positions, successful candidates must exhibit a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintain a courteous and Christ-like attitude in dealing with people and adhere to our Christian Foundations and Standards.
About The Role
Reporting to: Vice President, Counselling & Care Ministries
Do you have a passion for seeing marriages thrive? Do you enjoy helping people learn what is keeping them from this kind of marital relationship in order for them to connect heart-to-heart? Are you a skilled therapist desiring to do more for God’s Kingdom? Focus Canada is embarking on a new venture in partnership with the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute and we need the right people to join us in this exciting opportunity!
We are looking for a therapist with a whole-hearted desire to contribute to the mission of Focus on the Family Canada who would be willing to be trained to do marriage intensives in a proven model. You should be a warm, kind, helpful, sensitive individual with a strong Christian faith expressed in daily life. Your counselling ministry must be Spirit-led and you must also enjoy working as part of a team.
Your responsibilities will include some or all of the following:
- Participate in a thorough training program in Integrative Marital Intensive Therapy.
- Provide therapy to couples in marriage intensives, individual or groups, as assigned.
- Maintain clinical records as appropriate.
- Liaise with other team members (site managers, registrars, other clinicians, coaches) as needed.
- Participate in various clinical team projects and activities.
- Attend and participate in team meetings.
- Follow all established protocols and policies.
- Create written content for Focus Canada marriage publications such as newsletters, manuals and other resources.
- Teach at enrichment workshops and conferences as scheduled.
- Secure opportunities to represent Focus on the Family Marriage Institute at professional conventions and workshops.
- Work closely with your supervisor for coordination and prioritization of work assignments and priorities.
- Have an ability and willingness to travel, especially during the training phase.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
As the ideal candidate, you have a minimum of a Master’s degree in counselling combined with at least 3-5 years of experience as a therapist. You must hold professional membership in a professional counselling association and carry liability insurance. You must be skilled at integrating psychology and theology, and be able to apply Scripture appropriately in the therapy context. You also have a keen understanding of the political, social and religious issues that impact the family.
Success in this position is dependent upon strong oral and written communication skills. The ability to be self-directed, self-motivated and steward time well is essential. Above all, you must be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, and maintain a courteous, Christlike attitude in dealing with people and adhere to our Christian Foundations and Standards.
To apply, please answer the questions below, on the next page you will be asked to submit your cover letter and resume.
Please be sure to indicate in your cover letter whether your preference is for full-time, part-time or contract employment.