Mental Health Therapist

Job summary

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, develop individualized and family treatment plans, and provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and youth. Coordinate case management and discharge transitions with families, schools, community partners, and other professionals, and co-facilitate parent support and multi-family therapy groups.

Job details

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. 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! 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 8, 2026 Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-153. #CASAMHT

What you’ll do

Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, develop individualized and family treatment plans, and provide developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions for children and youth. Coordinate case management and discharge transitions with families, schools, community partners, and other professionals, and co-facilitate parent support and multi-family therapy groups.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in psychology, social work with a psychosocial intervention designation, occupational therapy, or nursing, at least two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions, and good standing with a relevant Alberta professional college. Candidates need knowledge of child development, trauma, and attachment, along with a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle; they must also maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification and be physically able to perform interventions.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Health and Dental Benefits • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Employer Match • Paid Wellness Days • December Holiday Break • Paid Time Off for Illness, Bereavement, Moving, and Education • Parental Leave Top-Up • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discounts • Learning and Growth Opportunities • Employee Appreciation Events

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Clinical Diagnosis
• Therapeutic Intervention
• Family Therapy
• Case Management
• Discharge Planning
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Play Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Crisis Intervention
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Microsoft Office
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Mental Health Assessments
• Clinical Experience
• Time Off Management
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Family Mental Health
• Resilience
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Discharge Summaries
• Certified Social Workers Credential
• Adolescent Psychology
• Mental Health
• Social Work
• Clinical Practices
• Community Mental Health Services
• Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Occupational Therapy
• Holism
• Psychology
• Problem Solving
• Mental Diseases
• Nursing
• Psychodynamics
• Psychoeducation
• Social Interventionism
• Diagnostic Tools
• Collaboration
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Mental Health Therapist
• Family / Behavioral Therapist
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health Counselors
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors