Job DetailsWage range: $44.03 to $56.50 per hour + an additional $9/hour CASA Classrooms premium
Vacation: 4.18 hours, accrued bi-weekly
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day,
Primary location: Innisfail
Union: In-scope
Classification: Mental Health Therapist
FTE: 1.0 for the duration of the school year
Status
: Permanent
Hybrid/Multi-site
About the RoleYou will be a part of a team that works within community schools, right where children live and learn. CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA's 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 Mental Health Therapist will: - Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of assigned children and youth, and develop individualized and family treatment plans in conjunction with the primary team,.
- Develop treatment plans and formulate diagnoses, when applicable, using the DSM-5-TR or other diagnostic tools as appropriate.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to support patients in achieving therapeutic goals using a variety of developmentally-appropriate treatment approaches.
- Arrange and facilitate transition meetings with community schools prior to patient's discharge from program.
- Complete written discharge summaries to referring Therapist and Psychiatrist to support continuity of care for patients and families.
- Be an active, contributing member of an interprofessional clinical team whose purpose is assessment, treatment, case review and consultation.
- Follow organizational policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate Parent Support Groups and Multi-Family Therapy Groups. There groups are psycho-educational and/or psychodynamic in context, and use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Demonstrated ability to practice culturally-safe therapeutic interventions.
- Excellent assessment, treatment and case management skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and independently, and to prioritize work activities.
- Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work and to communicate in a cooperative and respective manner with all staff.
- Advanced skills with MS Office products, including application to formal writing.
Qualifications and Experience - Master's degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing.
- A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
- Member in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT), Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).
- Knowledge of and experience in cognitive behavioural therapy, family interventions and crisis intervention. Training and experience in dialectical behaviour therapy is an asset.
- Training and clinical experience working with families and Children and Family Services is an asset.
Conditions of Employment- A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
- A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.
- Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions.
Working Conditions- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Your Well-Being MattersAt 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 $750per 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.
Apply today to start making a difference for Alberta's children and families! Closing Date: November 8, 2026Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-122. #CASAMHT
