Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job summary

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide assessment and treatment services for teens within a multidisciplinary team at CASA House. They will also contribute to program development and participate in the education and supervision of medical students and residents.

Job details

Role: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, CASA House 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 CASA House Program CASA House is a live-in program for teens who need support with significant mental health and/or addictions challenges. Teens stay at CASA House for an average of four months. The program involves parents and caregivers as active participants in treatment. Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy, social and life skills training, and on-site schooling in small classroom settings. Job Details Salary/Wage range: Fee-for-service, supplemented by on-call and administrative sessional payments. Primary location: CASA House Union: Exempt FTE: 0.4 Status: Permanent The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will: Provide assessment and treatment services and contribute to program development within a multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, psychologists, transition support navigators, concurrent counsellors, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. Participate in the Parent Support Group (PSG) and Multi-Family Therapy (MFT) (optional but would be considered an asset). Demonstrate an interest in the education and supervision of residents and medical students. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for an Academic Appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta. Qualifications and Experience Candidates must be eligible for certification in Psychiatry with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Preference will be given to candidates with subspecialty certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. 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. Following the interview process, selected candidates must successfully complete the credentialing process prior to being appointed as a member of the medical staff. 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 recruitment@casaservices.org Closing Date: October 5, 2026 Start Date: First week of November Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-151

What you’ll do

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide assessment and treatment services for teens within a multidisciplinary team at CASA House. They will also contribute to program development and participate in the education and supervision of medical students and residents.

Requirements

Candidates must be eligible for certification in Psychiatry with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Preference is given to those with subspecialty certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychiatry
• Child and adolescent psychiatry
• Mental health assessment
• Treatment planning
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Individual therapy
• Addictions support
• Clinical supervision
• Medical education
• Crisis intervention

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Education