Child Care Counsellor

CASA Mental Health • Sherwood Park, AB

20h • CA$29 - CA$37 • Onsite

About The Position

CASA House is a live-in program for teens who need support with significant mental health and/or addictions challenges. Teens stay at CASA House for an average of four months. The program involves parents and caregivers as active participants in treatment. Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy, social and life skills training, and on-site schooling in small classroom settings.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in child and youth care, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
• Experience working in children’s mental health.
• Provide social emotional support in the moment for patients and their families.
• Clinically effective in rapport building with patients and their families.
• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Positive and energetic demeanor.
• Ability to accommodate different shifts as required.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team including participating in case conferences, team meetings and care plan reviews
• Implement and monitor individual treatment plans for patients.
• Maintain accurate, timely and objective records of daily progress on the electronic medical records.
• Organize and supervise daily living activities of the patients.
• Supervise patients during unscheduled program hours.
• Conduct individual and group activities as a member of the program team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree