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]

Occupational Therapist

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Part Time

CASA Classrooms

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: $38.51 to $48.97 per hour
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA Fort Road
Union: In-scope
Classification: Occupational Therapist
FTE: 0.6 (21.75 hours per week)
Status: Permanent

About the Role
CASA Classrooms are CASA’s new 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 Occupational Therapist will:

Complete screening and standardized assessment of deficits in fine motor, gross motor, sensory and related disorders.
Provide occupational therapy services to support patients within their classroom environment.
Interpret test results in conjunction with other related medical, behavioural and educational information to identify motor and related disorders.
Demonstrate proficiency in treatment planning, including the development of individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
Determine appropriate diagnostic instruments to use with each patient.
Provide information and recommendations to assist others in understanding the clinical condition and ongoing care and management.
Consult and provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding fine motor, gross motor and related disorders.
Act as a resource and provide supportive training to team members to assist in their professional development.
Participate in the development of children’s mental health teaching and resource materials.
Travel between CASA sites and partner school board sites in Edmonton and surrounding area.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in occupational therapy.
Active registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
A minimum of three years of pediatric experience.
Mental health experience is an asset.
Knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention practices for children and adolescents.
Experience working with children and youth with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in community-based, school-based and/or day program settings.
Proficiency in treatment planning, goal writing, treatment evaluation and report writing.

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.

Closing Date: February 2, 2025

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-013. #OT

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