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]

Manager, Clinical

Greater Edmonton area, AB, Canada, AB, Canada

Full Time

Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program

Manager/Supervisor

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 Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program

The Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program (CSBMHP) Is part of a larger community investment initiative led by CASA’s Indigenous Services department to improve the continuum of child and adolescent mental health care in First Nation and Métis communities. The CSBMHP supports First Nation and Métis school divisions to improve or develop models of intervention. School division partners are provided access to ongoing professional development, training and consultation services. The CSBMHP team provides universal mental health education, targeted group programming and mental health services to children and adolescents attending partner First Nation and Métis schools.

Job Details

Salary/Wage range: $86,815.00 - $131,281.00
Vacation: 20 Days
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA West
Secondary location(s): Fort Road, CASA Centre
Hybrid/Multi-site
Union: Exempt
Classification: Grade 6
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent

The Manager, Clinical will:

Provide daily clinical and operational leadership to the program, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, clinical supervision and staff training.
Collaborate with school administrations to develop and implement service pathways, mental health prevention, promotion and intervention programs including mental health classrooms.
Attend ongoing cultural competency and integrated practice training sessions provided by CASA’s Indigenous Wellness Support Services (IWSS).
Work collaboratively with the IWSS team to integrate traditional Indigenous mental health and wellness practices and worldviews into western mental health approaches to consultation, programming, assessment and treatment.
Oversee culturally responsive, holistic and trauma-informed assessment and treatment.
Lead case conferencing with the CSBMHP team and support ongoing communication with school administrations and wellness teams.
Triage referrals and assign caseloads.
Ensure adherence to CASA’s clinical policies and standards of practice.
Train staff on organizational policies, admission, assessment, treatment planning and clinical documentation.
Ensure high-quality record management through the electronic medical record system.
Maintain community partnerships and resolve patient and family concerns.
Support program improvements by collaborating with school partners and clinical teams, incorporating best practices and collecting data for evaluation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in all aspects of the discipline including clinical practice, supervision and education.
Enhanced skills in knowledge translation, education, program design and evaluation are an asset.
Ability to identify barriers and solutions to service provision.
Ability to work autonomously, independently and to prioritize work activities.
Experience working in school settings or with school administrations and/or support teams is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to new or unexpected situations, and a flexible approach to interpersonal situations.
Knowledge of traditional Indigenous mental health and wellness practices are an asset but are not required.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree in clinical psychology or social work (with psycho-social intervention designation).
Minimum of five years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.

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) as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
Valid Class 5 driver’s license, reliable vehicle and ability to travel to and from local partner Indigenous communities.

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 $1000 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.
Learning and growth opportunities including ongoing Indigenous cultural competency training and annual inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility training events.
Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

Apply today to start making a difference for Alberta’s children and families!

Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at [email protected]

Closing Date: Open until filled

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-033

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