Program Manager, CASA House and Adolescent Day Program

CASA Mental Health; Fort McMurray; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health and dental

Pension plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness days and holiday break

Job summary

CASA Mental Health is expanding its adolescent mental health services in Alberta and opening a new CASA House Fort McMurray in 2027. The Program Manager will build and lead the initial operations, recruit high-performing teams, and establish integrated care pathways for youth and families.

Reporting to the Director, Clinical - CASA House and Day Programs, you will oversee program development, staff education, quality improvement and performance management, ensuring timely, evidence-informed care

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in clinical psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing.
• Equivalent combinations of education, professional registration and progressive leadership experience may be considered.
• Current registration and good standing with the applicable professional regulatory college under Alberta's Health Professions Act.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in child and youth mental health, addictions, or related human services.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience in a health-care setting.
• Experience leading interprofessional teams, managing operations, developing staff and driving quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing, implementing or expanding clinical programs or services is an asset.
• Project management experience, including operational readiness or change management is an asset.
• Experience collaborating across health care, education and community sectors is an asset.
• Certification in Lean, quality improvement or project management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational direction and service delivery leadership, including performance management and staff mentorship.
• Collaborate with internal and external careholders to develop integrated service pathways for adolescents and families.
• Promote a safe, respectful and trusting workplace culture through collaborative communication.
• Represent CASA Mental Health in external engagements, events and community discussions.
• Provide leadership and support to program, clinical and educational staff.
• Lead recruitment activities: interviewing, onboarding, offboarding and termination.
• Oversee leadership direction to program supervisors, physicians and interprofessional teams.
• Allocate personnel and operating budgets, including travel and transportation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interprofessional collaboration

Budgeting

Recruitment

Quality improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Graduate degree in psychology/social work/OT/nursing

Nursing degree with 5+ years child & family mental health

Job description

Help build the future of adolescent mental health care in Alberta

CASA Mental Health is expanding its circle of care around the province to provide much needed mental health services to as many families as possible – where they need it, when they need it. This is part of our vision of a community where all children, youth and their families are provided with timely mental health care and empowered to thrive. As part of that expansion, CASA Mental Health will open a new CASA House facility in Fort McMurray in 2027.

Reporting to the Director, Clinical - CASA House and Day Programs, the Program Manager for CASA House Fort McMurray provides operational leadership and oversight for an innovative new integrated model of care, bringing together CALOCUS Level 5 (CASA House)and Level 4 (Adolescent Day Program)within a single purpose-built program.

This is a unique opportunity to help establish a first-of-its-kind service in Fort McMurray. As a foundational leader, you will play a key role in building the program before opening. recruit You’ll and develop high-performing teams, establish clinical and operational processes, strengthen community partnerships and prepare the programs to deliver exceptional care from day one.

Working within a collaborative leadership model, the Program Manager provides operational direction and service delivery leadership, including performance management, mentorship and coaching of interprofessional staff, budget oversight, workforce planning, staff education, quality improvement and evaluation. The Program Manager will work closely with internal and external careholders to develop integrated service pathways that ensure adolescents and families receive seamless, evidence-informed mental health care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader who thrives in building teams, leading change and creating exceptional programming that will shape the future of adolescent mental health care in Alberta.

Successful candidates will be energized by ambiguity, thrive in building new programs, and be excited by the opportunity to establish services, recruit teams, and shape organizational culture from the ground up.

Why Join CASA Mental Health?

• Build Alberta's newest integrated adolescent mental health programs from the ground up.
• Lead a dedicated interprofessional team through planning, recruitment, implementation, and program launch.
• Partner with community organizations, schools and health-care providers to improve access to specialized mental health services.
• Help shape the future of adolescent mental health care and leave a lasting legacy in a growing community.
• Have access to competitive benefits, pension and a Flexible Spending Account.
• Competitive pay and additional compensation available.
• Don’t live in Fort McMurray? CASA Mental Health will help you relocate to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo!

Job Details

Salary range: $86,815 to $131,281

Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Primary location: Fort McMurray(onsite)

Union: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Status: Permanent

The Program Manager will:

• Provide operational direction and service delivery leadership, including performance management, mentorship and coaching of interprofessional staff, workforce planning, staff education, quality improvement and evaluation.
• Work closely with internal and external careholders to develop integrated service pathways that ensure adolescents and families receive seamless, evidence-informed mental health care.
• Model, develop and promote effective, collaborative communication within and between teams to promote a safe, respectful and trusting workplace culture.
• Organize and participate in external engagements representing CASA Mental Health, including presentations at events/meetings, attending exhibits and speaking with the community at large.
• Promote a culture of growth and development, providing leadership, guidance and support to program, clinical and educational staff.
• Initiate and lead the recruitment cycle, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, offboarding and termination.
• Oversee a collaborative leadership model, providing leadership and direction to program supervisors, physicians and interprofessional team members to support the development and implementation of high-functioning teams.
• Effectively allocate personnel and operations budgets, including travel and transportation allocations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate degree in clinical psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing; or a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a minimum of five years of experience in child and family mental health and at least two years of leadership experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, professional registration and progressive leadership experience in clinical health care environments may also be considered.
• Current registration and good standing with the applicable professional regulatory college under Alberta's Health Professions Act.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in child and youth mental health, addictions, acute health care or related human services.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience in a health-care setting.
• Demonstrated experience leading interprofessional teams, managing operations, developing staff and driving quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading the development, implementation or expansion of clinical programs or services is an asset.
• Project management experience, including operational readiness, implementation planning or change management is an asset.
• Experience collaborating across health care, education and community sectors is an asset.
• Certification in Lean methodology, quality improvement or project management is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in all aspects of clinical practice, including the ability to monitor, supervise and educate on clinical practice standards and relevant Acts and Legislation.
• Commitment to quality improvement processes by using enhanced skills in program design and evaluation.
• Understanding of interprofessional approach to mental health issues, Grades 7 - 12 health care education environments and inpatient mental health nursing practices.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team to achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to identify barriers, adapt to new or unexpected situations and facilitate solution development.
• Ability to collaborate with and build consensus across internal and external programs and services.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well asphysical ability to perform all interventions.
• This position will require relocation to Fort McMurray by the summer of 2027. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Working Conditions

• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required to travel between CASA sites within geographical area and to organizational learning days at various provincial locations.

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 $1000 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.
• 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.
• Learning and growth opportunities including ongoing Indigenous cultural competency training and annual inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility training events.
• Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.
• Northern living top up

Closing Date: September 16, 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 26-141.