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 Therapist - Internal Applicants Only

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full Time

Trauma

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 the Trauma Program

You will be part of a team that treats trauma symptoms by nurturing connection and safety in the caregiver-child relationship. Children and youth are supported through three streams: the Outpatient Trauma Clinic, the Trauma and Attachment Group (TAG) and Consultative Services.

Job Details

Salary/Wage range: $44.03 - $56.50 per hour
Vacation: 15 Days
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA Centre
Union: In-scope
Classification: Mental Health Therapist
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent

The Mental Health Therapist will:

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for assigned children and youth.
Develop individualized and family treatment plans in conjunction with the primary team.
Formulate diagnoses, when applicable, using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools.
Provide therapeutic interventions to support the patient in achieving therapeutic goals, utilizing a variety of developmentally-appropriate treatment approaches.
Facilitate Parent Support Groups and Multi-Family Therapy Groups, utilizing a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Contribute to staff knowledge and understanding of provisional program based operations improvement and evaluation.
Build specialized parenting skills for caregivers caring for children with exceptional needs.
Complete written discharge summaries to referring Therapist and Psychiatrist after patient discharge.
Carry out case management functions including convening case conferences, and liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the adolescent and family.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and/or mental illness child development and children’s health and well being.
Knowledge and experience in working with caregivers with significant familial intergenerational trauma and/or caregivers with a range of attachment styles.
Training and experience in sensory and somatic modalities is considered an asset (e.g., Sensorymotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Sensory Motor Arousal and Regulation Therapy).
Training and experience in bilateral stimulation based trauma processing(e.g., Accelerated Resolution Therapy or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is considered an asset.
Training and experience in attachment focused play-based interventions (e.g., Theraplay) or other play-based intervention and modalities are considered an asset.
Experience and training in working with blended, adoptive, foster and kinship families an asset.
Knowledge and experience in the following therapeutic modalities: EMDR, ART, sensory motor psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, SMART, DBT/CBT and ARC.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing.
Active 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.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

As a teaching and learning organization, CASA Mental Health is committed to developing clinicians at all stages of their professional journey. While experience in trauma-focused practice is valued, we encourage therapists with foundational clinical experience and a strong interest in pediatric trauma to apply. The Trauma Program provides training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development to ensure clinicians are equipped with evidence-informed approaches tailored to the unique needs of children, youth, and their caregivers. We believe in investing in our people so they can deliver safe, effective, and compassionate trauma treatment.

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) or Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) training, 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 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:

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 Knowledge 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 22, 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 25-188

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