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!

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 9:00 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 Therapist

Greater Edmonton Area, AB, Canada

Full Time

Core

Experienced

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.

Job Details

Wage range: $43.17 - $55.39
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA Fort Road/CASA Centre/CASA West
Union: In-scope
Classification: Mental Health Therapist
FTE: 0.6 up to 0.7 FTE (21.75 - 25.38 hours/week)
Status: Permanent

About the Role
Core is the first stop for most families who come to CASA. The program serves children ages three to 17 and provides general mental health treatment for a wide range of concerns. From Core, the therapist is able to step families up or down into more appropriate levels of service if needed.
The Mental Health Therapist will:

Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessments for assigned preschoolers, children and adolescents.
Develop treatment plans and formulate diagnoses using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools as appropriate.
Provide therapeutic interventions to support the patient in achieving therapeutic goals, utilizing a variety of developmentally-appropriate treatment approaches.
Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children and caregivers.
Carry out case management functions including convening case conferences and liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the child and family (in particular, the education, social services, justice and health ministries).
Advocate on behalf of the child and family as appropriate.
Be an active, contributing member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team whose purpose is assessment, treatment, case review and consultation.
Follow agency policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records.

Qualifications

Graduate degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation) or occupational therapy.
Current registration in good standing with a professional college identified under the Health Professions Act.
A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
Knowledge and experience supporting the healing of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
Knowledge and experience in the following therapeutic modalities: cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, crisis intervention, narrative therapy and emotionally focused therapy.
Knowledge and experience supporting families connected with children services and/or family support services is an asset.
Training and experience in play therapy and dialectic behavioural therapy considered an asset.
Experience supporting the mental health of children and youth who identify as LGBTQ2S+.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to build consensus.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiarity with electronic medical records or similar information systems.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Mental Health First Aid or Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification.

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.

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 23-204. #MHT

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