Mental Health Therapist - MHT

Job summary

The Mental Health Therapist conducts comprehensive mental health assessments and develops individualized treatment plans for children and youth. They provide therapeutic interventions, facilitate transition meetings, and manage cases in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

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 Vacation: 15 days Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Primary location: Edmonton - West Union: In-scope Classification: Mental Health Therapist FTE: 1.0 Status: Permanent About the Role Reporting to the Program Supervisor, 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. * 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. 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 14, 2026 Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-149. #CASAMHT

What you’ll do

The Mental Health Therapist conducts comprehensive mental health assessments and develops individualized treatment plans for children and youth. They provide therapeutic interventions, facilitate transition meetings, and manage cases in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, occupational therapy, or nursing and possess at least two years of clinical experience. Professional registration with the relevant Alberta college is required, along with a satisfactory criminal record check.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Paid wellness days
• Paid time off
• Parental leave top-up
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Ongoing learning and growth opportunities

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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• Mental health assessment
• Treatment planning
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Play therapy
• Psychoeducation
• Psychodynamic therapy
• DBT
• CBT
• Motivational interviewing
• Clinical documentation
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Mental Health Assessments
• Play Therapy
• Clinical Experience
• Motivational Interviewing
• Time Off Management
• Therapeutic Modalities
• Family Mental Health
• Resilience
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Treatment Planning
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Discharge Summaries
• Certified Social Workers Credential
• Adolescent Psychology
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Clinical Practices
• Community Mental Health Services
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Communication
• Crisis Intervention
• Critical Thinking
• Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Occupational Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Holism
• Psychology
• Problem Solving
• Mental Diseases
• Nursing

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

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