Therapy Support Navigator

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