Overview
Mental Health Therapist – Talent Network Jobs in Edmonton – Alberta at CASA Mental Health
Title: Mental Health Therapist – Talent Network
Company: CASA Mental Health
Location: Edmonton – Alberta
Category: Healthcare, Social Work
CASA Mental Health is doubling the number of kids we serve! To do that, we need talented professionals from all disciplines. Get your résumé on file today and
take the first step
towards changing kids’ mental health in Alberta.
About the Role Mental Health Therapists works collaboratively with inter-professional team members to ensure success in the area of clinical service delivery. Mental Health Therapists provide timely mental health assessment and treatment to preschoolers, children, adolescents and their families, and nurture
collaborative
relationships with community partners.
Mental Health Therapists will:
Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessments.
Develop treatment plans and formulate diagnoses.
Provide therapeutic interventions to support the client in achieving therapeutic goals.
Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children and families.
Carry out case management functions.
Advocate on behalf of the child and family as appropriate.
Act as an active, contributing member of an inter-professional team.
Follow agency policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records.
Job Details Union:
In-scope
Classification:
Mental Health Therapist Status:
Permanent, temporary, part time, and full time
Location:
CASA Fort Road/CASA West/CASA House/ CASA Centre Minimum hourly rate: $43.17
Maximum hourly rate: $55.39
Qualifications Include:
Graduate degree in social work, occupational therapy, child and youth counselling, addictions counselling or psychology.
Experience working
in a clinical practice setting and in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
Must be
a member in good standing with your respective professional association/college. Candidates eligible for membership with their professional association/college will also be considered.
Candidates looking to relocate to Alberta must be eligible for professional membership within Alberta with their respective association/college
Conditions of Employment
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption on the basis of a protected legal ground.
Ability to
pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA), as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
Closing Date:
On-going Intake
CASA Programs:
Core Core is the first stop for most families who come to CASA. The program serves children ages three to 17 and provides general mental health treatment. From Core, the therapist is able to step families up or down into more appropriate levels of service if needed.
Family Therapy The Family Therapy Program helps families understand each other’s needs and find better ways to work together. The Family Therapy team uses evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches, including:
Techniques to work on thoughts and actions.
Emotion-focused therapy helps couples improve their relationships.
Education
to help families…
