Mental Health Therapist - Talent Network

at  CASA Mental Health

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.

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

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.