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 : $44.03 to $56.50 an hour Vacation : 15 days Shift structure : Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Primary location :  Edmonton Secondary location (s) : Partner First Nation and Metis Communities Classification :  Mental Health Therapist FTE :  1.00 Status :  Permanent ​ About the Role To provide high quality and accessible trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services to Indigenous children, adolescents and families that reside in or are members of our partner communities of Alexander, Alexis Nakoda Sioux, Enoch Cree, and Paul nations.

Families can access mental health services in their rural community or at any CASA Mental Health location within Edmonton.

The mental health therapist works closely with the multidisciplinary team and Indigenous Wellness Support Services to integrate traditional Indigenous wellness practices into treatment.  The Mental Health Therapist will : Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social-spiritual mental health assessments of assigned preschoolers, children and adolescents.

Provide holistic interventions using developmentally appropriate therapeutic modalities and Indigenous wellness practices to support patients in achieving their therapeutic goals.

Collaborate with the Indigenous Wellness Support Services team, Elders and Knowledge Keepers to ensure care plans are trauma-informed, culturally responsive and include traditional wellness practices.

Work closely with Therapy Support Navigators, providing guidance and supervision in delivering therapeutic interventions.

Develop and facilitate group programming for Indigenous children, adolescents and their families.

Actively participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences for case conceptualization, review, treatment planning and consultation.

Participate in traditional protocol, ceremony, celebrations and events to foster positive relationships and support cultural connections.

Attend ongoing Indigenous lifeway training sessions that support increased cultural competence.

Contribute to program planning and quality improvement initiatives based on patient and family needs.

Ensure adherence to Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP) principles when providing services to First Nation and Métis communities.

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, adolescent, family mental health or addictions.

Knowledge and experience in supporting children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.

Proficiency in therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Narrative Therapy and EFT.

Training or experience in play therapy and DBT considered an asset.

Understanding of Indigenous historical accounts, systemic barriers, intergenerational trauma and the impacts of colonization.

NOTE : Cultural competency training is ongoing and provided by CASA Indigenous Wellness Support Services.

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.

Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) or Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) training, as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.

Ability to participate in traditional Indigenous ceremony, protocol, events, and activities.

Must be prepared for hybrid work, this includes working from home, in-office at CASA Edmonton locations and remotely in the partner communities CASA Mental Health- Indigenous Services serves.

As this is a hybrid position working from home requires a confidential space to attend meetings, case conferences, and coordinate care plans with providers.

Access to a reliable vehicle required.

Closing Date : Open until filled Please quote the following competition number in your application materials : 25-212 #CASAMHT   Powered by JazzHR