Mental Health Therapist

CASA Mental Health • Edmonton, AB

3d • CA$44 - CA$57 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides high quality and accessible trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services to Indigenous children, adolescents and families that reside in or are members of the partner communities of Alexander, Alexis Nakoda Sioux, Enoch Cree and Paul nations. The Mental Health Therapist works closely with the multidisciplinary team and Indigenous Wellness Support Services (IWSS) to integrate traditional Indigenous wellness practices into treatment.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in clinical psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing.
• Active registration and in good standing with a professional college identified under the Health Professions Act.
• A minimum of two years clinical practice in child, adolescent, family mental health or addictions.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
• Proficiency in therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Narrative Therapy and EFT.
• Understanding of Indigenous historical accounts, systemic barriers, intergenerational trauma and the impacts of colonization.
• 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 as physical ability to perform all interventions.
• Ability to participate in traditional Indigenous ceremony, protocol, events and activities.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

• Training or experience in play therapy and DBT is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social-spiritual mental health assessments of assigned preschoolers, children and adolescents.
• Provide holistic interventions using developmentally appropriate therapeutic modalities and Indigenous wellness practices to support patients in achieving their therapeutic goals.
• Collaborate with the Indigenous Wellness Support Services team, Elders and Knowledge Keepers to ensure care plans are trauma-informed, culturally responsive and include traditional wellness practices.
• Work closely with Therapy Support Navigators, providing guidance and supervision in delivering therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and facilitate group programming for Indigenous children, adolescents and their families.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences for case conceptualization, review, treatment planning and consultation.
• Participate in traditional protocol, ceremony, celebrations and events to foster positive relationships and support cultural connections.
• Attend ongoing Indigenous lifeway training sessions that support increased cultural competence. (Cultural competency training is ongoing and provided by IWSS).
• Contribute to program planning and quality improvement initiatives based on patient and family needs.
• Ensure adherence to Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP) principles when providing services to First Nation and Métis communities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 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.
• Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.

What This Job Offers

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