Child Care Counsellor (CASA House)

CASA Mental Health; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking a Child Care Counsellor to support teens at CASA House facing significant mental health challenges. This role involves implementing treatment plans, engaging in daily activities, and working alongside families. Applicants should have relevant educational backgrounds and experience in children's mental health, with a commitment to a collaborative team approach.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in relevant fields required.
• Experience working in children's mental health is mandatory.
• Fluency in case management and supportive counselling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case management of assigned patients.
• Implement and monitor individual treatment plans.
• Supervise daily living activities of the patients.

Skills

Experience in children's mental health

Case management

Supportive counselling

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Effective rapport building

Energetic demeanor

Education

Diploma or degree in child and youth care

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Job description

Overview

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

• Salary range: $28.64 - $36.86 hourly
• Shift structure: 8-hour shifts
• Primary location: CASA House
• Union: In-Scope
• Status: Casual

About the Role

CASA House is a live-in program for teens who need support with significant mental health and/or addictions challenges. Teens stay at CASA House for an average of four months. The program involves parents and caregivers as active participants in treatment. Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy, social and life skills training, and on-site schooling in small classroom settings.

The Child Care Counsellor will:

• Participate in case management of assigned patients and their families.
• Implement and monitor individual treatment plans for patients.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Organize and supervise daily living activities of the patients.
• Supervise patients during unscheduled program hours.
• Conduct individual and group activities as a member of the program team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in child and youth care, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
• Experience working in children’s mental health.
• Experience as a Child and Youth Care Counsellor.
• Fluent in case management and supportive counselling for patients and their families.
• Clinically effective in rapport building with patients and their families.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Positive and energetic demeanor.
• Ability to accommodate different shifts as required.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.

Closing Date: September 29, 2025

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-190