Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist ​ Join CASA Mental Health to be part of an impactful team delivering trauma-informed and culturally-safe mental health services to children, youth, and families, bridging the missing middle with holistic care. Experience life-work harmony, competitive benefits, and the fulfillment of making a difference in empowering individuals to thrive.

Job Details Wage range

• Remuneration is fee-for-service, supplemented by on-call and administrative sessional payments.
• Primary location:
• CASA
• West
• Union:
• Exempt
• FTE: Up to 0.4 FTE; negotiable.

Status: Permanent

About the Role

CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA’s model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher. CASA Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will

Assess and treat patients attending the CASA Classroom program. Assist with program development. Work in a multidisciplinary team including physicians, therapists, nurses, psychologists, transition support navigators, concurrent counsellors, occupational therapists, and speech and language pathologists. Provide in person or virtual care across the province to multiple CASA Classroom teams.

Qualifications

Candidates must be eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in psychiatry and preferably have subspecialty certification in child and adolescent psychiatry. Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. An interest in education of residents and students is highly desirable as the successful candidate is expected to apply for an academic appointment in the University of Alberta’s Department of Psychiatry.

Conditions of Employment

A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate. A satisfactory Child Intervention Check. Following the interview process, selected candidates must successfully complete the credentialing process prior to being appointed as a member of the medical staff. Apply today to start making a difference for Alberta’s children and families!

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 recruitment@casaservices.org

Closing Date: June 23, 2026