Therapy Support Navigator

CASA Mental Health; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Lloydminster is seeking a Therapy Support Navigator to join their CASA Classrooms program. The successful candidate will assist mental health therapists in screening and treatment planning while providing hands-on support and group therapy for children, adolescents, and families. This permanent position offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $33.92 to $41.70 per hour, with a focus on delivering compassionate care across Alberta.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Defined contribution pension plan

Paid wellness days

Paid parental leave top-up

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience with dual diagnosis, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
• Effective skills in facilitating psycho-educational groups.
• Ability to develop and maintain community resource lists.

Responsibilities

• Assist in screening and assessment for treatment plans.
• Participate in case management of assigned cases.
• Facilitate treatment groups for youth and families.

Skills

Experience in children’s mental health treatment

Case management

Modeling and coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, or related field

Tools

Valid Class 5 driver's license

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.

CASA Classrooms

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 new 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: $33.92 to $41.70

Vacation: 4.18 hours, accrued bi-weekly

Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Primary location: Lloydminster

Union: In-scope

Classification: Therapy Support Navigator

FTE: 1.0

Status: Permanent

About the Role

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Therapy Support Navigator works closely with assigned program area Mental Health Therapists (MHT) to support screening, case management, delivery of treatment and achievement of treatment plans. The Therapy Support Navigator has an integral role within the therapy team to provide treatment extension, promote the uptake and application of skills within family, and school settings. The Therapy Support Navigator also facilitates child, adolescent, and parent treatment groups under the supervision of the MHTs.

The Therapy Support Navigator will:

• Assist Mental Health Therapists/Physicians in screening and assessment interviews, in order to develop a treatment plan for mental health services.
• Participate in the case management of assigned caseload.
• Provide hands-on modelling and coaching to family members as determined and guided by the treatment plan.
• Coordinate and facilitate psycho-educational/treatment groups for patients and their families.
• Provide outreach support for youth in the community, in consultation with the CASA Classrooms and Transition teams.
• Develop and maintain a list of community resources and use these to refer patients and families to community agencies for additional mental health support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, arts (majoring in psychology), education or related field.>
• Minimum of three years of practical experience in a children’s mental health treatment setting, with a particular emphasis on dual diagnosis, learning disability, developmental delay and executive dysfunction.
• Valid Class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• 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.

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.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families across Alberta? Apply today.

Closing Date: January 16, 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-229