Child and Family Mental Health Therapist

CASA Mental Health
CA - Alberta - Edmonton
November 13, 2024

CASA Mental Health is a leading provider of mental health services for children, youth, and families.

We are seeking an experienced Child and Family Mental Health Therapist to join our team in shaping the future of mental health care for this population.

Job Summary:

The Child and Family Mental Health Therapist will work with preschoolers, children, and adolescents to provide comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessments and develop treatment plans.

The successful candidate will have experience working with families connected with children services and/or family support services, as well as knowledge and experience supporting the healing of children and youth who have experienced trauma.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team to build consensus and have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

About the Role:

Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessments of assigned preschoolers, children, and adolescents.
Develop a treatment plan and formulate a diagnosis, when applicable, using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools as appropriate.
Provide therapeutic interventions to support the client in achieving therapeutic goals, utilizing a variety of developmentally-appropriate treatment approaches.
Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children and parents.
Carry out case management functions including convening case conferences, and liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the child and family.
Advocate on behalf of the child and family as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation) or occupational therapy.
Current registration in good standing with a professional college identified under the Health Professions Act.
A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
Knowledge and experience supporting families connected with children services and/or family support services is an asset.
Knowledge and experience supporting the healing of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
Knowledge and experience in the following therapeutic modalities:
cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, crisis intervention, narrative therapy, and emotionally-focused therapy.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary range of $43.17 - $55.39 per hour.
A temporary position for 12 months.
A full-time position (21.75 - 36.25 hours per week).
An opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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