CASA + YOU

A New Vision for Mental Health Service

CASA Mental Health is an established non-profit organization delivering holistic, culturally-safe wrap-around mental health services to Albertans and their families. CASA services 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 thousands of children, youth and families each year, from community outreach settings to intensive treatment programs.

Our vision: A community where all children, youth and their families are provided with timely mental health care and empowered to thrive.

Our mission: To build resilience through holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care, and to advocate for children, youth and families with mental illness.

Why Work With CASA?

Life-Work Harmony

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!

Accommodation Requests

CASA Mental Health values diversity and inclusivity within its staff, recognizing the enrichment it brings to our organization and community. We actively strive to eliminate barriers and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We offer accommodations for applicants through the entire recruitment process to ensure a fair assessment of your skills, knowledge and expertise. At CASA, we prioritize equitable and inclusive employment practices. We encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of meeting every qualification, as part of our dedication to diversity and accessibility.

Requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources via email at [email protected]

CASA Mental Health Recruitment Event

Join CASA Mental Health for an evening of appetizers, wine and potential career opportunities. Hear from CASA CEO Bonnie Blakley mingle with leaders and learn about CASA's vision, mission and values.

Where: CASA West 14940 - 121A Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB

When: Thursday, May 9 from 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm (Doors close at 6:30 pm)

In order to register, please use the following link: https://shorturl.at/bhKQY

Registration will close at 12 noon on May 7, 2024. Limited spots available.

Mental Health Nurse

Calgary, AB, Canada

Part Time

CASA Classrooms

Mid Level

Join CASA Mental Health in delivering holistic, culturally-safe, wrap-around mental health services to children, youth and families. Experience life-work harmony, competitive benefits and the fulfillment of empowering patients to thrive.

Job Details

Salary range/Wage range: $39.49 - $51.99
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Calgary, Alberta
Secondary location(s): Multi-site
Union: In-scope
Classification: Registered Psychiatric Nurse
FTE: 0.87
Status: Permanent

CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher. CASA Mental Health Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

The Mental Health Nurse will:

Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide and coordinate services such as nursing assessments, plans of care, medication administration, teaching, telephone follow-up and health promotion. The Mental Health Nurse may also assist with therapy.
Complete appropriate nursing assessments (physical and psychosocial) to identify mental health concerns and current risks. This includes:
- Incorporating objective findings such as laboratory results, diagnostic findings, specialist reports and past history.
- Integrating assessment and other data to establish appropriate long and short-term goals, and providing nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health.
Monitor, evaluate and modify nursing care plans based on effectiveness of interventions and/or changes in condition or environment, in collaboration with the patient and care team.
Provide information and instructions to assist others in understanding the clinical condition, ongoing care and management.
Provide relevant medication teaching.
Assist with individual or group therapy.
Liaise with other professionals to promote continuity of care and assists families with connecting to a primary care physician.
Act as a resource and provide training to team members to assist in their professional development.
Participate in the development of children’s mental health teaching and resource materials.
Identify service delivery improvements and suggest enhancements with the lens of evidence-informed practice and CASA’s strategic and operational plans.
Regularly work with the team, Program Manager and Senior Clinical Operations Manager to gather information and implement any required improvements to clinical processes.
Practice according to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific nursing college.
Help identify evaluation measure and outcomes in consultation with the Program Manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
A minimum of three to five years of recent pediatric experience in an ambulatory care setting which has included the care and management of children with mental health problems. Acute care experience in children’s mental health would be an asset.
Must be a member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta.
Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions.
Knowledge of the Health Information and Protection of Privacy Information Acts in addition to professional organization’s ethics and standards of practice.
Respect for and understanding of confidentiality, and an ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal and sensitive information.
Familiarity with electronic medical records or similar information systems.
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a clinical setting, utilize relevant research findings in daily nursing practice, identify barriers and facilitate solution development, and to work independently and within a team to prioritize work activities.
Commitment to continuous quality improvement and engaging in continuous learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Ability to make evidence based decisions, work across programs and services, and to work and communicate in a cooperative, respective manner with all staff.
Knowledge of family therapy and group therapy is an asset.

Conditions of Employment

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

Closing Date: May 6, 2024

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 24-073.

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