Mental Health Therapist

CASA Mental Health; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Wellness days

Job summary

CASA Mental Health in Alberta seeks a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to deliver wrap-around clinical services in the CSBMHP. You will work with Indigenous communities, schools and families to provide assessments, treatment planning and coordinated care.

Responsibilities include leading clinical processes, supervising staff and coordinating with community partners to ensure culturally appropriate care and effective outcomes for children and youth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, occupational therapy or nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of preschoolers, children and adolescents.
• Develop treatment plans and diagnoses using standard tools.
• Provide trauma-informed and Indigenous-informed therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and CASA teams.
• Lead clinical processes including intake, assessment and discharge.
• Supervise Therapy Support Navigators.

Skills

Assessment

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Cultural safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Indigenous knowledge

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Professional licensure

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

About the Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program (CSBMHP)

As part of the CSBMHP team, you will work with schools in First Nation and Métis communities to provide mental health support and education for Indigenous children and teens. You will also teach and advise the school leaders and teachers.

Job Details

Wage range: $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
Primary location: Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and CASA West

Secondary location(s): Partner First Nation and Métis communities
Union: In-Scope
Classification: Mental Health Therapist
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
Multi-site

About the Role

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Mental Health Therapist works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, school administrators, community service providers and caregivers to provide timely, wrap-around clinical service delivery in the Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program in Alexis Nakota Sioux.

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 works within a multidisciplinary school team to support, coordinate and deliver universal, targeted and indicated mental health programming while leading all aspects of clinical service delivery in the Specialized Therapeutic Classroom.

The Mental Health Therapist will:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of preschoolers, children and adolescents, and develop treatment plans and diagnoses using the DSM-5 and other appropriate tools.
• Provide holistic, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed and Indigenous-informed therapeutic interventions, incorporating traditional Indigenous wellness practices and worldviews.
• Make appropriate referrals and support diagnostic clarification and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with community service providers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, management and CASA’s Indigenous Wellness Support Services team to ensure culturally appropriate and Indigenous-informed care.
• Participate actively in interprofessional clinical processes, including intake, assessment, triage, treatment, case review, discharge and consultation.
• Provide guidance and supervision to Therapy Support Navigators in delivering therapeutic interventions.
• Manage cases by coordinating case conferences and collaborating with professionals across education, social services, justice and health.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups for children and caregivers and advocate for children and families as needed.
• Maintain accurate health records and follow agency policies and practices related to admission, discharge and data collection.
• Provide clinical coverage across Indigenous Services programs as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, culturally safe practice and evidence-informed care.
• Strong assessment, treatment, case management, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting children, adolescents and families, particularly those impacted by trauma; CFS experience is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with therapeutic modalities such as CBT, solution-focused therapy, crisis intervention, narrative therapy and EFT. Play therapy and DBT training are assets.
• Experience supporting LGBTQ2S+ children and youth and working within interprofessional teams to develop holistic care plans.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and adapt to changing situations.
• Understanding of Indigenous history, systemic barriers, intergenerational trauma and the impacts of colonization is an asset.
• Willingness to learn about and participate in First Nation, Métis and Inuit cultures, traditional protocols, ceremonies, teachings and wellness practices.
• Ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with community partners, service providers, staff, Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, collaboration and consensus-building.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 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 and theraplay or play behaviour therapy is an asset.

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.
• Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions.

Working Conditions

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to participate in traditional Indigenous ceremony, protocol, events and activities.
• Work hours may include evenings and weekend, as program needs dictate.

Your Well-Being Matters

At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.
What We Offer:

• 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 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.
• Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education.
• 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.

Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know [e-mail]

Closing Date: October 4, 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-145.