Mental Health Therapist

Lloydminster - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 44 - 56

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health

Are you passionate about creating hope for children youth and families At CASA Mental Health every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive we deliver holistic evidence-informed and compassionate care across Alberta.

CASA Classrooms
You will be a part of a team that works within community schools right where children live and learn. The CASA Classrooms program provides individual and group therapy psychiatric care medication management and schooling according to each students individual Classrooms are CASAs new model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta community partners and school divisions.

Job Details
Wage range: $44.03 to $56.50 an additional $9 per hour CASA Classrooms premium
Vacation:4.18 hours accrued bi-weekly
Shift structure: Monday to Friday 7.25 hours per day
Primary location:Lloydminster
Union: In-Scope
Classification:Mental Health Therapist
FTE:1.0 for the duration of the school year
Status:Permanent

About the Role
Reporting to the Program Supervisor 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 work within a multidisciplinary team to provide and to collaborate on treatment planning intervention(s) and discharge transitions to the community/school with the child and youth and their family/guardians. The Mental Health Therapist adheres to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific discipline and applies the principles of evidence-informed practice to all aspects of this work. The Mental Health Therapist nurtures collaborative relationships with community partners.

The Mental Health Therapist will:

Work with the CASA team and external supports to provide high-quality trauma-focused mental health therapies to children teens and families.
Complete mental health assessments design treatment plans and provide multi-modality therapy for students.
Help caregivers with children who have exceptional needs build specialized parenting skills.
Formulate diagnoses as appropriate using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools.
Conduct case management functions including convening case conferences and liaising with CASA therapists and psychiatrists community services and other professionals involved with the child and their family.
Coordinate consultation with others therapists or external partners as appropriate.
Supervise and/or precept student placements.
Contribute to staff knowledge and understanding of discipline-specific issues.

Qualifications and Experience

Masters degree in psychology social work or occupational therapy or a bachelors degree in social work or a related discipline such as psychology or social sciences with a minimum of three years of related experience in an educational or mental health setting.
Active registration and in good standing with Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) or Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
Valid Class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle.

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 asphysical ability to perform all interventions.

Your Well-Being Matters

At CASA we know a career in mental health is more than just a job its a calling. Thats why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits opportunities for growth and the support you need to rest recharge and continue making a difference.

What We Offer:

Employer-paid health and dental benefits including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2000 annually in mental health services.
Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending Personal Spending your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.
Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
Paid time off for illness bereavement moving and education.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families across Alberta Apply today.

Closing Date: January 16 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-227 #CASAMHT

Required Experience:

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A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental HealthAre you passionate about creating hope for children youth and families At CASA Mental Health every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all child...

Work with the CASA team and external supports to provide high-quality trauma-focused mental health therapies to children teens and families.
Complete mental health assessments design treatment plans and provide multi-modality therapy for students.
Help caregivers with children who have exceptional needs build specialized parenting skills.
Formulate diagnoses as appropriate using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools.
Conduct case management functions including convening case conferences and liaising with CASA therapists and psychiatrists community services and other professionals involved with the child and their family.
Coordinate consultation with others therapists or external partners as appropriate.
Supervise and/or precept student placements.
Contribute to staff knowledge and understanding of discipline-specific issues.

Qualifications and Experience

Masters degree in psychology social work or occupational therapy or a bachelors degree in social work or a related discipline such as psychology or social sciences with a minimum of three years of related experience in an educational or mental health setting.
Active registration and in good standing with Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) or Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
Valid Class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle.

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 asphysical ability to perform all interventions.

Employer-paid health and dental benefits including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2000 annually in mental health services.
Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending Personal Spending your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.
Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
Paid time off for illness bereavement moving and education.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.