Therapy Support Navigator
Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
Full Time
Entry Level
Join CASA Mental Health as we deliver culturally safe mental health services to children, youth and families. Enjoy life-work harmony, competitive benefits and the fulfillment of making a difference in empowering kids and families to thrive
About the CASA Mental Health Classrooms Program
You will be a part of a team that works within community schools, right where children live and learn. The CASA Classrooms program provides individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, medication management and schooling according to each student’s individual need. CASA Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.
Job Details
Wage range: 33.92 to 41.70
Vacation: Accrual of 4.18 hours per pay period
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Wetaskiwin
Secondary location(s): Lacombe
Union: In-scope
Classification: Therapy Support Navigator
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
Hybrid/Multi-site
About the Role
Reporting to the Clinical Manager and Program Supervisor, the Therapy Support Navigator works closely with the Mental Health Therapist (MHT) in the classrooms care team to support screening, case management, delivery of treatment and achievement of treatment/transition plans. The Therapy Support Navigator has an integral role within the therapy team to provide treatment extension and promote the uptake and application of skills within family and school settings. The Therapy Support Navigator also facilitates child, adolescent and parent treatment groups under the supervision of the Mental Health Therapist.
The Therapy Support Navigator will:
- Provide hands-on modelling and coaching to family members as determined by the MHT and guided by the treatment plan.
- Complete weekly phone contacts with families as assigned to review treatment strategies and gather updates for the treatment team.
- Engage in facility, school and/or home observations and prepare observation reports for MHTs.
- Assist in group facilitation, set up and take down, observation and note taking as required in groups for patients and families.
- Attend staff planning sessions, patient case conferences and client meetings to provide information surrounding community supports available upon discharge.
- Complete relevant electronic medical record documentation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge and skills in behaviour management techniques.
- Knowledge and awareness of community resources.
- Excellent case management skills.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving ability.
- Appreciation of interdisciplinary approach to mental health illness.
- Ability to work and communicate in a cooperative, respective manner with all staff.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new or unexpected situations, flexibility in approach to interpersonal situations.
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, child and youth care, early childhood education or a related discipline such as psychology, social sciences, etc.
- Active registration under the Health Professions Act, if eligible.
- Practical experience in a children’s mental health treatment setting.
Conditions of Employment
- A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
- Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
Working Conditions
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Your Well-Being Matters
At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s calling. That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.
What We Offer:
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
- Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.
- Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
- Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
- Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
- Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
- Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.
Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at [email protected]
Closing Date: July 20,2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-113.
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