Job Description

About CASA

CASA Mental Health is an established non-profit organization delivering holistic, culturally-safe wrap-around mental health services to Albertans and their families. CASA provides mental health service to the missing middle \xe2\x80\x93 mental health treatment for diagnosed children and youth, in between prevention and promotion in primary and community care, and acute treatment in hospital.

CASA\xe2\x80\x99s team of mental health professionals are trauma experts committed to delivering service in collaboration with community partners. This includes assessment and treatment for up to 4,000 children, youth and their families each year, from community outreach settings to intensive treatment programs.

About the Role

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Mental Health Therapist works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure success in the area of clinical service delivery. The Mental Health Therapist will provide timely mental health assessment and treatment to preschoolers, children and adolescents.

The Mental Health Therapist will:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of children and adolescents.
• Develop a treatment plan and formulate a diagnosis, when applicable, using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools as appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support the patient in achieving therapeutic goals, utilizing a variety of developmentally-appropriate treatment approaches.
• Facilitate and lead psychological education and therapy groups, utilizing a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as dialectical behaviour therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing.
• Make appropriate referrals to in-house contract services to inform treatment planning.
• Carry out case management functions including convening case conferences and liaising with community services including other members of the patient\xe2\x80\x99s care team.
• Advocate on behalf of the youth and family as appropriate.
• Adhere to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific discipline.
• Apply the principles of evidence-informed practice to all aspects of their work
• Nurture collaborative relationships with community partners

Job Details

\xe2\x80\x8bUnion: In-scope
Classification: Mental Health Therapist
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
Location: CASA Fort Road
Multi-site: Yes
Minimum hourly rate: $42.53
Maximum hourly rate: $54.57
Hours per shift: 7.25
Shifts per week: Five
Days off: Saturday/Sunday

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation) or occupational therapy.
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• Must be a member in good standing with their respective professional association/college.
• Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions.
• Experience supporting the healing of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
• Experience in the following therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Narrative Therapy and Emotional Freedom Techniques.
• Training and experience in play therapy and dialectic behavioural therapy is an asset.
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s 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.
• A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption on the basis of a protected legal ground.

Closing Date: August 11, 2023

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 23-133

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Why Work With CASA?

Life - Work Balance
CASA\'s hours of work allow you to balance your work with the rest of your life. Our Wellness Days can be used how you want, when you want, ensuring everyone is feeling their best. Employees also receive competitive vacation days so that you have the time you need to recharge your passion.

Meaningful Work
Feel good about making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families so that they are empowered to thrive!

Employee Benefits
CASA Mental Health offers a competitive benefit and pension package for employees, including a flexible spending account, access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program, and more!

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