Therapy Support Assistant

CASA Mental Health; Coaldale; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Pension plan with employer match

Wellness days and holiday break

Job summary

CASA Mental Health in Alberta’s Coaldale area seeks a Therapy Support Assistant for the CASA Classrooms program, delivering school-based mental health services to children and youth in collaboration with families and schools.

The role supports treatment planning, family therapy, and group/individual therapy, coordinating with clinicians. A degree in social work or related field and 1–2 years of relevant experience are preferred, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work, child and youth care, early childhood education or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of related experience in educational or mental health setting.
• Schooling or experience in a classroom/education context is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing individual treatment plans for children/adolescents.
• Participate in family therapy sessions and progress reviews.
• Implement models of individual, group and family therapy.
• Make phone calls to schools/parents to gather information or explain strategies.
• Assist in group facilitation and note taking.
• Attend staff planning sessions and case conferences.
• Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to prevent or de‑escalate crises.
• Complete electronic medical record documentation and reports.

Skills

Behaviour management

Case management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Legal and ethics knowledge

MS Office

Education

Degree in social work or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

Job Details

• Wage range: $33.92 to $41.70 per hour
• Vacation: Accrual of 4.18 hours per pay period
• Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
• Primary location: Coaldale
• Union: In-Scope
• Classification: Classroom Behaviour Specialist
• FTE: 1.0 for the duration of the school year
• Status: Permanent
• Hybrid

About the Program

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 model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

About the Role

The Therapy Support Assistant nurtures collaborative linkages with community partners including education agencies through consultation, liaison and coaching. The Therapy Support Assistant practices according to the training and code of ethics of their educational field and program standards of practice, while applying the principles of evidence-based practice to all aspects of work. The role requires knowledge of and experience in evidence-based therapeutic and educational theory and an understanding of how to implement those principles.

Therapy Support Assistant will:

• Assist in developing and implementing individual treatment plans for children or adolescents with internalizing and externalizing difficulties, using a variety of treatment approaches with an emphasis on effective, evidence-based cognitive and behavioural principles.
• Participate in family therapy sessions and other patient-related meetings such as program progress reviews and discharge meetings, as required.
• Implement therapeutic models of individual, group and family therapy.
• Conduct phone calls on behalf of clinicians (i.e. to schools, parents) to gather information or explain strategies to assist the patient to be successful in school and at home.
• Assist in group facilitation, including co-facilitation, participation, set up and take down, observation and note taking as required.
• Attend staff planning sessions, patient case conferences and patient meetings to provide information.
• Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to proactively prevent or de-escalate crisis.
• Ensure open reporting about patient safety events including near misses or concerns.
• Complete relevant electronic medical record documentation.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure treatment plans and reports are complete.
• Execute other tasks or responsibilities as directed by the Program Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and skills in behaviour management techniques.
• Excellent case management skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, independently and to prioritize work activities.
• Appreciation of interdisciplinary approach to mental illness.
• Knowledge of the Health Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act in addition to professional organization’s ethics and standards of practice.
• Ability to work and communicate in a cooperative, respectful manner with all staff.
• Demonstrated computer skills and advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in social work, child and youth care, early childhood education or a related discipline such as psychology or social sciences.
• One to two years of related experience in an educational or mental health setting.
• Experience working in a school setting is an asset.

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 as physical ability to perform all interventions.

Working Conditions

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

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 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.

Closing Date: 6 September, 2026