CASA Mental Health is doubling the number of kids we serve! To do that, we need talented professionals from all disciplines. Get your résumé on file today and take the first step towards changing kids’ mental health in Alberta.

About CASA

CASA Mental Health is an established non-profit organization delivering holistic, culturally-safe wrap-around mental health services to Albertans and their families. CASA provides mental health service to the missing middle – mental health treatment for diagnosed children and youth, in between prevention and promotion in primary and community care, and acute treatment in hospital.

CASA’s team of mental health professionals are trauma experts committed to delivering service in collaboration with community partners. This includes assessment and treatment for up to 4,000 children, youth and their families each year, from community outreach settings to intensive treatment programs.

About the Role

Mental Health Therapists works collaboratively with inter-professional team members to ensure success in the area of clinical service delivery. Mental Health Therapists provide timely mental health assessment and treatment to preschoolers, children, adolescents and their families, and nurture collaborative relationships with community partners.

Mental Health Therapists will:

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessments.
• Develop treatment plans and formulate diagnoses.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support the client in achieving therapeutic goals.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children and families.
• Carry out case management functions.
• Advocate on behalf of the child and family as appropriate.
• Act as an active, contributing member of an inter-professional team.
• Follow agency policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records.

Job Details

Union: In-scope

Classification:  Mental Health Therapist

Status: Permanent, temporary, part time, and full time

Location: CASA Centre/Fort Road/CASA West

Minimum: $42.00 

Maximum: $53.90

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in social work, occupational therapy, child and youth counselling, addictions counselling or psychology.
• Experience working in a clinical practice setting and in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• Must be a member in good standing with your respective professional association/college. Candidates eligible for membership with their professional association/college will also be considered.
• Candidates looking to relocate to Alberta must be eligible for professional membership within Alberta with their respective association/college

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption on the basis of a protected legal ground.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA), as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.

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Why Work With CASA?

Life - Work Balance
CASA's hours of work allow you to balance your work with the rest of your life. Our Wellness Days can be used how you want, when you want, ensuring everyone is feeling their best. Employees also receive competitive vacation days so that you have the time you need to recharge your passion.

Meaningful Work
Feel good about making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families so that they are empowered to thrive!

Employee Benefits
CASA Mental Health offers a competitive benefit and pension package for employees, including a flexible spending account, access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program, and more!