Manager, Clinical

CASA Mental Health • Edmonton, AB

59d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

About the Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program

The Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program (CSBMHP) Is part of a larger community investment initiative led by CASA’s Indigenous Services department to improve the continuum of child and adolescent mental health care in First Nation and Métis communities. The CSBMHP supports First Nation and Métis school divisions to improve or develop models of intervention. School division partners are provided access to ongoing professional development, training and consultation services. The CSBMHP team provides universal mental health education, targeted group programming and mental health services to children and adolescents attending partner First Nation and Métis schools.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in all aspects of the discipline including clinical practice, supervision and education.
• Ability to identify barriers and solutions to service provision.
• Ability to work autonomously, independently and to prioritize work activities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new or unexpected situations, and a flexible approach to interpersonal situations.
• Master’s degree in clinical psychology or social work (with psycho-social intervention designation).
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, reliable vehicle and ability to travel to and from local partner Indigenous communities.

Nice To Haves

• Enhanced skills in knowledge translation, education, program design and evaluation are an asset.
• Experience working in school settings or with school administrations and/or support teams is desirable.
• Knowledge of traditional Indigenous mental health and wellness practices are an asset but are not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical and operational leadership to the program, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, clinical supervision and staff training.
• Collaborate with school administrations to develop and implement service pathways, mental health prevention, promotion and intervention programs including mental health classrooms.
• Attend ongoing cultural competency and integrated practice training sessions provided by CASA’s Indigenous Wellness Support Services (IWSS).
• Work collaboratively with the IWSS team to integrate traditional Indigenous mental health and wellness practices and worldviews into western mental health approaches to consultation, programming, assessment and treatment.
• Oversee culturally responsive, holistic and trauma-informed assessment and treatment.
• Lead case conferencing with the CSBMHP team and support ongoing communication with school administrations and wellness teams.
• Triage referrals and assign caseloads.
• Ensure adherence to CASA’s clinical policies and standards of practice.
• Train staff on organizational policies, admission, assessment, treatment planning and clinical documentation.
• Ensure high-quality record management through the electronic medical record system.
• Maintain community partnerships and resolve patient and family concerns.
• Support program improvements by collaborating with school partners and clinical teams, incorporating best practices and collecting data for evaluation.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $1000 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 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.
• Learning and growth opportunities including ongoing Indigenous cultural competency training and annual inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility training events.
• Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager