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.

39.28 to $49.95 Per Hour

Vacation: 15 days

Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Classification: Occupational Therapist

Permanent

Multi-site

Reporting to the Program Manager or Program Specialist and working with the Professional Practice Lead – Rehabilitation, the Occupational Therapist works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team(s) to enhance access to services, ensure seamless transitions, and improve outcomes for children and youth through an integrated model of care. The Occupational Therapist provides assessment and consultation to support children, youth and families affected by fine motor, gross motor, sensory and related disorders within CASA’s programs and services. The Occupational Therapist practices according to the code of ethics and practice standards of Alberta College of Occupational Therapists.

The Occupational Therapist will:

Interpret test results in conjunction with other related medical, behavioural and educational information, to identify fine motor, gross motor, sensory and related disorders.

Accurately document findings in the electronic health record.

Provide support to concurrently operating multidisciplinary teams and programs in a variety of settings and across multiple sites.

Knowledge and ability to implement behavioural management strategies for children and adolescents.

Proficiency in report writing.

Appreciation of interdisciplinary approach to mental health illness.





Respect and understanding of confidentiality/ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal and sensitive information.

Master’s degree in occupational therapy.

Member in positive standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

A minimum of three to five years of recent pediatric experience and mental health experience is an asset.

Experience working with early childhood and school-age youth and adolescents.

Experience working with children and youth with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties in community-based, school-based and/or day program settings.

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well as physical ability 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 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 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 Learnings Day.

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!

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-139. #

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