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]

Mental Health Nurse

Greater Edmonton area, AB, Canada, AB, Canada

Part Time

CASA House

Experienced

A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health
Are you passionate about creating hope for children, youth and families? At CASA Mental Health, every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive, we deliver holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care across Alberta.

About CASA House

CASA House is a live-in program for teens who need support with significant mental health and/or addictions challenges. Teens stay at CASA House for an average of four months. The program involves parents and caregivers as active participants in treatment. Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy, social and life skills training, and on-site schooling in small classroom settings.

Job Details

Wage range: $40.28 to $53.03 per hour
Shift structure: Nine-hour shifts
Primary location: CASA House
Union: In-scope
Classification: Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse
FTE: 0
Status: Casual

The Mental Health Nurse will:

Complete appropriate nursing assessments (physical and psychosocial) to identify mental health concerns and current risks. This includes:
- Incorporating objective laboratory and diagnostic findings, specialist reports and past history;
- Performing medication reconciliation;
- Monitoring physiological parameters; and
- Monitoring medication side effects.
Integrate assessment and other data to establish appropriate long and short-term goals and provide 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.
Act as a resource and provide training to team members to assist in their professional development.
Participate regularly and constructively in program and clinical team meetings.
Identify service delivery improvements and suggest enhancements with the lens of evidence-informed practice and CASA strategic and operational plans.
Regularly work with the team, Clinical Manager and Senior Clinical Operations Manager to gather information and implement any required improvements to clinical processes.
At the direction of the Manager, work collaboratively with the research department to assist with development and use of performance indicators, critical appraisal of evaluation findings and knowledge transfer.
Provide relevant medication teachings.
Assist with individual or group therapy.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
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.
Charge Nurse experience 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.

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.
Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions.

Your Well-Being Matters

At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a 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:

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.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families across Alberta? Apply today.

Closing Date: January 27, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 26-008

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