Therapy Support Assistant

CASA Mental Health; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a compassionate Therapy Support Assistant to join their innovative team. This role involves collaborating with mental health professionals to implement treatment plans, provide psycho-education, and facilitate group therapy sessions for children and adolescents. As part of a new school-based mental health program, you will help bridge the gap between educational needs and mental health support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while working in a supportive environment that values professional development and community engagement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing individual treatment plans for children and adolescents.
• Provide psycho-education sessions using the SEL curriculum.
• Conduct phone calls to gather information for patient success.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Case Management

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Degree in Child and Youth Care

Degree in Psychology

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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. We’re looking for an experienced health-care professional who is eager to make an impact in their community.

Job Details

Hourly pay range: $33.26 to $40.89
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Strathmore
Union: In-Scope
Classification: Classroom Behaviour Specialist
FTE: 1.0 for the duration of the school year
Status: Permanent

About the Role

CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher. CASA Mental Health Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

The Therapy Support Assistant will:

1. Assist in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans for children or adolescents with internalizing and externalizing difficulties, using a variety of treatment approaches with a heavy emphasis on effective, evidence-based cognitive and behavioural principles.
2. Provide daily psycho-education sessions to the classroom students using the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum.
3. Participate in patient-related meetings such as program progress reviews and discharge meetings as required.
4. Implement therapeutic models of individual and group therapy.
5. Participate in the case management of assigned caseload.
6. Conduct phone calls on behalf of clinicians (i.e. to schools and parents) to gather information or explain strategies to assist the patient to be successful in school and at home.
7. Assist in group facilitation, including co-facilitation or participation, set up and take down, observation and note-taking as required.
8. Attend staff planning sessions, patient case conferences and patient meetings to provide information.
9. Complete relevant electronic medical record documentation.
10. Collaborate with teams to ensure treatment plans and reports are complete.
11. Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention as needed.

Qualifications

1. Degree in social work, child and youth care, early childhood education or a related discipline such as psychology or social sciences.
2. Related experience in an educational or mental health setting.
3. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
4. Experience with mood concerns, learning disabilities, executive dysfunction and/or personality disorder traits is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

1. A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
2. Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) or Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) training, as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
3. Valid drivers license and vehicle as travel is required for this position.

Closing Date: March 25, 2025

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-068