Mental Health Therapist

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.

Job Details

Wage range : $43.17 - $55.39+ an additional $9 / hour CASA Classrooms premium

Shift structure : Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Primary l ocation : Kipohtakaw Education Centre

Union : In-scope

Classification : Mental Health Therapist, School-Based

FTE : 1.0

Status : Permanent

About the Role

CASA Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher.

CASA Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Mental Health Therapist works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, school administrators, community service providers and caregivers to provide timely, wrap-around clinical service delivery in the Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program in partnership with First Nation and Métis schools.

The Mental Health Therapist will :

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social-spiritual mental health assessments of assigned preschoolers, children and adolescents.
• Formulate diagnoses as appropriate, using the DSM-V and / or other diagnostic tools.
• Work closely with Elders and Knowledge Keepers from the communities we serve.
• Facilitate psychoeducational group sessions on general mental health topics for school staff, caregivers and community service providers.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of First Nation and Métis school division partners.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, professionals, caregivers, Elders and Knowledge Keepers to develop holistic patient care plans and support successful transitions.
• Participate in school and community events, including traditional ceremonies and cultural events.
• Provide coverage for the Kipohtakaw Education Centre Mental Health Therapist.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in clinical psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing.
• Active registration and in good standing with a professional college identified under the Health Professions Act.
• A minimum of two years clinical practice in child and family mental health and / or youth addictions.
• Access to cultural and spiritual knowledge and training is provided.

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.
• Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions.

Closing Date : July 23, 2024

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 24-104. #MHT