Therapy Support Navigator - Edmonton, Canada - CASA Mental Health

CASA Mental Health

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About CASA

CASA Mental Health is an established non-profit organization delivering holistic, culturally-safe wrap-around mental health services to Albertans and their families.

CASA provides mental health service to the missing middle - mental health treatment for diagnosed children and youth, in between prevention and promotion in primary and community care, and acute treatment in hospital.

CASA's team of mental health professionals are trauma experts committed to delivering service in collaboration with community partners.

This includes assessment and treatment for up to 4,000 children, youth and their families each year, from community outreach settings to intensive treatment programs.

About the Role

Reporting to the clinical manager, the Therapy Support Navigator collaborates with all CASA programs and external partners to deliver an extension of mental health services and supports to children, adolescents, and their families, with mental health concerns.

The Therapy Support Navigator will be an active member of a multidisciplinary team involved in triage, intake, assessment, case management, psycho-educational/treatments groups, outreach services, resource navigation, and transition services.

The Therapy Support Navigator will:

Actively engage in the triage process to determine the appropriate mental health services for patients and their families.
Assist Mental Health Therapists/physicians in screening and assessment interviews, in order to develop a treatment plan for mental health services.
Manage assigned caseload.
Provide handson modelling and coaching to family members, guided by the treatment plan.
Coordinate and facilitate psychoeducational/treatment groups for patients and their families.
Develop and maintain a list of community resources in order to refer patients and families for additional mental health support.

Job Details

Union:
In-scope

Classification:
Therapy Support Navigator

FTE:
1.00

Status:
Temporary (to approximately May 2024)

Location:
CASA Centre

Multi-Site:
No

Minimum Salary:
$32.76 per hour

Maximum Salary:
$40.28 per hour

Hours per Shift: 7.25

Shifts per Week:
Five

Days Off:
Saturday and Sunday

Qualifications

Completion of any of the following:
Bachelor of social work
Bachelor of arts, majoring in psychology
Bachelor of education or bachelor's degree in a related field.
Relevant and practical experience in a child and adolescent mental health treatment setting.
Valid Class 5 operator's license and access to transportation.

The successful Therapy Support Navigator will also possess the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:

Adaptability and flexibility in fluid contexts and situations.
Strong knowledge and skill with behaviour management.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks appropriately.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Child Intervention Check.
Proof of COVID19 vaccination or exemption on the basis of a protected legal ground.

Closing Date:
July 24, 2023

Why Work With CASA?

Life - Work Balance
CASA's hours of work allow you to balance your work with the rest of your life. Our Wellness Days can be used how you want, when you want, ensuring everyone is feeling their best. Employees also receive competitive vacation days so that you have the time you need to recharge your passion.

Meaningful Work
Feel good about making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families so that they are empowered to thrive

Employee Benefits
CASA Mental Health offers a competitive benefit and pension package for employees, including a flexible spending account, access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program, and more

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