Mental Health Therapist

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$44.03 - 56.5 hourly

Company : Casa Mental Health

Job Type : Full Time

Edmonton, Ab

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Mental Health Therapist

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.

About the Adolescent Day Program (ADP)

You will be part of a team that provides mental health services to teens within a day program setting. ADP works with teens who are facing serious mental health or addiction challenges to improve their social and learning skills. You will help them build on their strengths and develop new skills. Teens attend the program daily during the school year.

Job Details

Salary/Wage range: $44.03 to $56.50
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: CASA Centre
Union: In-scope
Classification: Mental Health Therapist
FTE: 1.0 SB
Status: Permanent

The Mental Health Therapist will:

Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessments for patients.
Develop and implement treatment plans using a variety of treatment approaches.
Formulate a diagnosis, when applicable, using the DSM V-TR and/or other diagnostic tools as appropriate.
Provide therapeutic interventions to support the patient in achieving therapeutic goals utilizing a variety of developmentally appropriate treatment approaches including family therapy, individual therapy and group therapy.
Facilitate psycho-educational and/or therapeutic groups for adolescents and parents.
Carry out case management functions including: convening case conferences and liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the youth and family (especially education, social services, justice and health).
Participate in the intake and discharge processes.
Complete written discharge summaries.
Contribute to staff knowledge and understanding of discipline-specific issues.
Advocate on behalf of the youth and family as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent assessment and treatment skills.
Excellent case management skills.
Training and clinical experience working with youth and families will be an asset.
Strong grasp of the principles of evidence-based practice.
Knowledge and experience facilitating the healing of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
Knowledge and experience in the following therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family interventions, Crisis Intervention.
Training and experience in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) considered an asset.
Experience supporting the mental health of youth who identify as LGBTQ2S+.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation) or occupational therapy.
Member in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT), Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) or College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).
A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. 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.

Working Conditions

Valid Class 5 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.

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: March 13, 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-038

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