30 Oct
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CASA Mental Health
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Edmonton
30 Oct
CASA Mental Health
Edmonton
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. You will be a part of a team that works within community schools, right where children live and learn. The CASA Classrooms program provides individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, medication management and schooling according to each student’s individual need. CASA Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions. 44.03 to $56.50 per hour + an additional $9/hour CASA Classrooms premium Vacation: 4.18 hours, accrued bi-weekly Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Classification: Mental Health Therapist Permanent Multi-site You will be a part of a team that works within community schools, right where children live and learn. CASA Mental Health 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 school team. CASA Mental Health Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions. 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.
Follow organizational policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records. Advanced skills with MS 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). Experience in cognitive behavioural therapy, family interventions and crisis intervention. Training and experience in dialectical behaviour therapy is an asset. A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. A satisfactory 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 perks, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services. Flexible Spending Account that allows you to 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.
📌 Adult Mental Health Therapist (Edmonton)
🏢 CASA Mental Health
📍 Edmonton