Posted 8 days ago
Therapy Support Assistant
@ CASA Mental Health
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
CASA Mental Health is hiring a temporary Therapy Support Assistant in Red Deer, Alberta, until November 30, 2027, for its school-based CASA Classrooms program. The role assists with individual, group and family therapy for children and adolescents, supports evidence-based treatment plans, and documents care in the electronic medical record. The posting states a Monday to Friday schedule of 7.25 hours per day, $32.92 to $41.70 per hour, and four paid vacation hours per pay period.
Pay:
$32.92–$41.70 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with individual treatment plans for children and adolescents
- Participate in and co-facilitate individual, group and family therapy
- Provide modelling and coaching to family members
- Attend team planning, case conferences and patient meetings
- Complete electronic medical record documentation
Requirements summary:
- Degree in social work, child and youth care, early childhood education or related discipline
- Related experience in an educational or mental health setting
- Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check
- Ability to pass and maintain TCI certification
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 36.25 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification, Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Intervention Check |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social work, Child and youth care, Early childhood education, Psychology, Social sciences |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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CASA Mental Health
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A community where all children, youth and their families are provided timely mental health care and empowered to thrive.
Full company description
CASA Mental Health is a trusted non-profit organization based in Edmonton delivering holistic, culturally safe, wrap-around mental health services to approximately 4,000 children ages three to 18 and their families each year. We do this through a team of specialized mental health professionals and trauma experts committed to delivering outcomes-based programming in collaboration with community partners.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,217
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 299
- Reported office locations
- 406 Peace Hills Tower, 10011 109 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8, CA
- 9400 Emerald Dr, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 0Y5, CA
- 10645 63 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 1P7, CA
- 13415A Fort Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5A 1C6, CA
- 14940 121A Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5V 1A3, CA
- 1000 7 Ave SW, 200, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5L5, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Non Profit
- Wellness
- Medical
- Mental Health
- Social Assistance
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- CASA Mental Health
- Specialties
- Child
- Adolescent and Family Mental Health
- Clinical Services (Family Centred)
- Research Services
- Advocacy
- Collabration
- Accountability
- Innovation
- Employer of Choice
- mental health
- child mental health
- mental health advocate
- and mental health support
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
CASA Mental Health is a trusted non-profit organization based in Edmonton delivering holistic, culturally safe, wrap-around mental health services to approximately 4,000 children ages three to 18 and their families each year. We do this through a team of specialized mental health professionals and trauma experts committed to delivering outcomes-based programming in collaboration with community partners.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | ChildAdolescent and Family Mental HealthClinical Services (Family Centred)Research ServicesAdvocacyCollabrationAccountabilityInnovationEmployer of Choicemental health |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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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 CASA Mental Health Classrooms Program
You will be a part of a team that works within community schools, right where children live and learn. The CASA Classrooms program provides individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, medication management and schooling according to each student’s individual need. CASA Classrooms are CASA’s model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.
Job Details
Wage range: $32.92 to $41.70 Per Hour
Vacation: Accrual of 4.18 Hours Per Pay Period
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Red Deer
Union: In-scope
Classification: Classroom Behaviour Specialist
FTE: 1.0SB
Status: Temporary until Nov 30, 2027
Multi-site
About the Role
The Therapy Support Assistant nurtures collaborative linkages with community partners including education agencies through consultation, liaison and coaching. The Therapy Support Assistant practices according to the training and code of ethics of their educational field and program standards of practice, while applying the principles of evidence-based practice to all aspects of work. The role requires knowledge of and experience in evidence-based therapeutic and educational theory and an understanding of how to implement those principles.
The Therapy Support Assistantwill:
- Assist in developing and implementing individual treatment plans for children or adolescents with internalizing and externalizing difficulties, using a variety of treatment approaches with an emphasis on effective, evidence-based cognitive and behavioural principles.
- Participate in family therapy sessions and other patient-related meetings such as program progress reviews and discharge meetings, as required.
- Implement therapeutic models of individual, group and family therapy.
- Provide hands-on modelling and coaching to family members as determined by the Mental Health Therapist and guided by the treatment plan.
- Assist in group facilitation, including co-facilitation, participation, set up and take down, observation and note taking as required.
- Attend staff planning sessions, patient case conferences and patient meetings to provide information.
- Complete relevant electronic medical record documentation.
- Ensure open reporting about patient safety events, including near misses or concerns.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge and skills in behaviour management techniques.
- Excellent case management skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, independently and to prioritize work activities.
- Appreciation of interdisciplinary approach to mental illness.
- Knowledge of the Health Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act in addition to professional organization’s ethics and standards of practice.
- Ability to work and communicate in a cooperative, respectful manner with all staff.
- Demonstrated computer skills and advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in social work, child and youth care, early childhood education or a related discipline such as psychology or social sciences.
- Related experience in an educational or mental health setting.
- 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) as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a calling. That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference.
What We Offer:
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
- Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
- Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
- Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.
Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at [email protected]
Closing Date: Nov 11, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-183.#CASAClinical
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