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.

Vacation: 15 days Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Classification:Mental Health Therapist Permanent Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Mental Health Therapist works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure success in clinical service delivery.

The Mental Health

Therapist provides and collaborates on treatment planning, intervention(s), and discharge transitions to the community/school with the youth and their family/guardians.

The Mental Health

Therapist adheres to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific discipline and applies the principles of evidence-informed practice to all aspects of this work.

The Mental Health

Therapist nurtures collaborative relationships with community partners.

The Mental Health Therapist will: Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of assigned children and youth and develop individualized and family treatment plans in conjunction with the primary team. Arrange and facilitate transition meetings with community schools prior to patient’s discharge from program. Carry out case management functions including convening case conferences, liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the youth and family.

Complete written discharge summaries to a referring therapist and psychiatrist after patient discharge to support continuity of care for the youth and family. Co-facilitate parent support groups and multi-family therapy groups that are psychoeducation and/or psychodynamic in context, utilizing a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (DBT, CBT,



Motivational Interviewing, etc.) Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and attachment on the development of children’s mental illness and on children’s health and wellbeing. Training and experience using modalities such as play-based modalities (play therapy).

Training and clinical experience working with families and Children and Family Services is an asset. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products, including application to formal writing. Master’s degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing.

A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions. Member in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT), Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check.

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. 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.

Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your current 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 Learnings Day.

Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

📌 Mental Health Therapist - MHT (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton