Therapy Support Assistant

CASA Mental Health; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Wellness days

Professional development opportunities

Multi-site collaboration

Job summary

CASA Mental Health in Alberta’s Red Deer region seeks a Therapy Support Assistant for the CASA Classrooms program, a school-based mental health service delivering therapy and schooling in partnership with the Government of Alberta.

You will support treatment planning, family sessions, and group work with children and youth, using evidence-based cognitive and behavioural approaches while collaborating with educators and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or related discipline.
• Experience in educational or mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individual treatment plans for children/adolescents.
• Participate in family therapy sessions and progress reviews.
• Implement individual, group and family therapy models.
• Model and coach families as guided by the plan.
• Assist in group facilitation and note-taking.
• Attend staff meetings and case conferences.
• Complete EMR documentation.
• Report patient safety events.

Skills

Behaviour management

Case management

Organizational skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Privacy/Health Act knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Social work degree

Child and youth care / education / psychology related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 CASA Mental Health Classrooms 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.

Job Details

• Wage range: $32.92 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: Red Deer
• Union:In-scope
• Classification:Classroom Behaviour Specialist
• FTE:1.0SB
• Status: Temporary until Nov 30, 2027
• Multi-site
• Closing Date: Nov 11, 2026

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
• Provide hands-on modelling and coaching to family members as determined by the Mental Health Therapist and guided by the treatment plan
• 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
• Complete relevant electronic medical record documentation
• Ensure open reporting about patient safety events, including near misses or concerns

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
• Related experience in an educational or mental health setting

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

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
• Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones
• 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

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-183.

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