A 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.
Membership 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 child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and attachment on children's mental illness, health, and wellbeing.
Training and experience using modalities such as play-based modalities (play therapy).
Organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and independently and to prioritize work activities.
Analytic and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work and communicate cooperatively and respectfully with all staff.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office products, including applying them to formal writing.
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check; the successful candidate is financially responsible for this check.
Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification, with training provided by CASA, and be physically able to perform all interventions.
A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of assigned children and youth and develop individualized and family treatment plans 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 using developmentally appropriate treatment approaches to support patients in achieving therapeutic goals.
Arrange and facilitate transition meetings with community schools before patients are discharged from the program.
Carry out case management functions, including convening case conferences and liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the youth and family.
Complete written discharge summaries for a referring therapist and psychiatrist after patient discharge to support continuity of care for the youth and family.
Co-facilitate parent support groups and multi-family therapy groups using psychoeducational and/or psychodynamic approaches and evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on clinical service delivery, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge transitions to the community or school with youth and their families or guardians.
Adhere to the code of ethics and practice standards of the applicable discipline and apply evidence-informed practice to all aspects of the work.
Nurture collaborative relationships with community partners.
Desired Qualifications
Training and clinical experience working with families and Children and Family Services.
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.
Job Details Wage range: $44.03 to $56.50 per hour Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Primary location: Edmonton Union: In-scope Classification: Mental Health Therapist FTE: 1.0 Status: Temporary until September 2027
About the Role The Mental Health Therapist works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure success in clinical service delivery. The Mental Health Therapist provides and collaborates on treatment planning, intervention(s), and discharge transitions to the community/school with the youth and their family/guardians. The Mental Health Therapist adheres to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific discipline and applies the principles of evidence-informed practice to all aspects of this work. The Mental Health Therapist nurtures collaborative relationships with community partners.
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.
Carry out case management functions including convening case conferences, liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the youth and family.
Complete written discharge summaries to a referring therapist and psychiatrist after patient discharge to support continuity of care for the youth and family.
Co-facilitate parent support groups and multi-family therapy groups that are psychoeducation and/or psychodynamic in context, utilizing a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities (DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and attachment on the development of children’s mental illness and on children’s health and wellbeing.
Training and experience using modalities such as play-based modalities (play therapy).
Training and clinical experience working with families and Children and Family Services is an asset.
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 Microsoft 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)
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at [email protected]
Closing Date: Nov 26, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-185. #CASAMHT