Therapy Support Navigator 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. Were looking for an experienced healthcare professional who is eager to make an impact in their community.
About the Role: CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASAs new model for schoolbased mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a childs 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. The Therapy Support Navigator will:
Assist Mental Health Therapists/Physicians in screening and assessment interviews in order to develop a treatment plan for mental health services.
Participate in the case management of assigned caseload.
Provide handson modelling and coaching to family members as determined and guided by the treatment plan.
Coordinate and facilitate psychoeducational/treatment groups for patients and their families.
Provide outreach support for youth in the community in consultation with the CASA Classrooms and Transition teams.
Develop and maintain a list of community resources and use these to refer patients and families to community agencies for additional mental health support.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in social work arts (majoring in psychology) education or related field.
Minimum of three years of practical experience in a childrens mental health treatment setting with a particular emphasis on dual diagnosis learning disability developmental delay and executive dysfunction.
Conditions of Employment
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. 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 asphysical ability to perform all interventions.
Valid drivers license and vehicle as travel is required for this position.
Closing Date: April 13 2025 Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25085
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