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]

Director, Clinical (Classrooms) - Internal Only

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full Time

CASA Classrooms

Manager/Supervisor

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. Enjoy life-work harmony, competitive benefits and the fulfillment of empowering kids and families to thrive.

Job Details

Salary range: $120,640 - $180,960
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Negotiable
Union: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent

About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director, Clinical (Classrooms) is directly responsible for the effective operations of the CASA Classrooms program.

CASA Classrooms are CASA’s 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 Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

The Director, Clinical (Classrooms) will:

Lead and manage CASA Classrooms operations throughout the province, including existing and future classrooms.
Develop, approve and hold teams accountable for achieving operational program deliverables in alignment with the annual operational plan and organizational roadmap.
Work as part of the clinical leadership team which includes the Directors of Day Programs and House, Inclusivity and Indigenous Initiatives, Medical, and Outpatient Programs, Support and Practice. This team is accountable for ensuring the effective provision of clinical and medical mental health services that are evidence-informed and responsive to the patients, families and communities CASA serves.
Work with the Senior Leadership Team to approve organizational and portfolio budgets that support directors while ensuring financial sustainability.
Generate recommendations about strategic and tactical opportunities to improve the patient, family and provider experience, prioritizing and executing based on impact.
Review, design and execute process improvement plans for CASA Classrooms.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., nursing, psychology, medical science, counselling psychology, clinical administration).
Experience as a clinical leader within the health-care system leading a team of clinicians.
Minimum of five years of progressive management experience with substantial supervisory experience.
Licence to practice and in good standing with a provincially-regulated professional health association or body is an asset.
Clinical experience working directly within the area of mental health or directly with children and youth is an asset.
Education and certification in leadership is an asset.
Education and certification in patient safety is an asset.
Board governance training or experience serving on a board is an asset.
Performance management training or experience is an asset.
Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of children’s mental health service delivery and related services such as child intervention services, addictions, family therapy and group therapy is an asset.
Demonstrated change management skills, program development and evaluation experience.
Demonstrated understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to mental illness.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build consensus while making evidence-informed decisions.

Conditions of Employment

Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions.
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Closing Date: April 2, 2025

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-077

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