Therapy Support Navigator

CASA Mental Health; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Edmonton is seeking a Therapy Support Navigator to provide high-quality, trauma-informed mental health services to Indigenous children and families. The role involves direct consultation, support, and collaboration with community service providers, ensuring culturally responsive care. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree, experience in mental health, and knowledge of Indigenous cultures. This permanent position offers a wage range of $33.92 – $41.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of practical experience in children’s mental health care.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.
• Knowledge and proficiency in an Indigenous language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health and cultural support to children and families.
• Assist with internal and external program referrals and applications.
• Work closely with CASA therapists to incorporate traditional practices.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture

Systemic barriers understanding

Practical experience in child mental health

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

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.

Job Details

Wage range: $33.92 – $41.70
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA West, Multi-site
Union: In-Scope
Classification:Therapy Support Navigator
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent

About the Role
CASA’s First Nation, Métis and Inuit Mental Health Services team provides trauma-informed, culturally safe, holistic mental health care to Indigenous children, adolescents and their families from partner First Nation and Métis communities. Families can access mental health services in their rural community or at any CASA Mental Health location within Edmonton.

The Therapy Support Navigator provides high-quality, accessible, trauma-informed and culturally responsive mental health services to Indigenous children, adolescents and families. These families reside in or are members of CASA’s partner communities of Alexander, Alexis Nakoda Sioux, Enoch Cree and Paul nations. The Therapy Support Navigator supports patients and their families throughout their mental health care journey.

The Therapy Support Navigator will:

• Provide direct consultation with families to assess individual needs.
• Assist with internal and external program referrals and applications.
• Complete initial intakes with patients and their caregivers.
• Provide direct mental health and cultural support to children, adolescents and their caregivers.
• Work closely with CASA Mental Health Therapists to incorporate traditional Indigenous wellness practices into treatment.
• Provide service navigation, resources and transitional support to patients and their families.
• Work as part of the interdisciplinary team, supporting case management and the development and implementation of holistic patient care plans.
• Work to develop collaborative relationships with community service providers, Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• Facilitate psychoeducational parent groups and mental health groups.
• Take part in community or home visits on a case-by-case basis.
• Support Indigenous-informed serviced delivery by implementing culturally-integrated practice that includes Indigenous ways of knowing, healing, ceremony, culture and spirituality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, child and youth care, education, psychology or related field.
• Minimum of two years of practical experience in children’s mental health care.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, spirituality, traditional teachings, ceremony and their application to holistic approaches to mental wellness practice.
• Proficient knowledge of Indigenous historical accounts, systemic barriers, intergenerational trauma and the impacts of colonization.
• Knowledge and proficiency in an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Experience working in school-based services an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online meeting platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom).

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), as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
• This is a hybrid position; applicants must have access to a confidential workspace when working remotely.
• Regular travel to and from various communities is required.

Closing Date: August 17, 2025
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: #25-162