Program Manager, CASA House and Adolescent Day Program

Help build the future of adolescent mental health care in Alberta CASA Mental Health is expanding its circle of care around the province to provide much needed mental health services to as many families as possible – where they need it, when they need it. This is part of our vision of a community where all children, youth and their families are provided with timely mental health care and empowered to thrive. As part of that expansion, CASA Mental Health will open a new CASA House facility in Fort McMurray in 2027. Reporting to the Director, Clinical
- CASA House and Day Programs, the Program Manager for CASA House Fort McMurray provides operational leadership and oversight for an innovative new integrated model of care, bringing together CALOCUS Level 5 (CASA House)and Level 4 (Adolescent Day Program)within a single purpose-built program. This is a unique opportunity to help establish a first-of-its-kind service in Fort McMurray. As a foundational leader, you will play a key role in building the program before opening. recruit You’ll and develop high-performing teams, establish clinical and operational processes, strengthen community partnerships and prepare the programs to deliver exceptional care from day one. Working within a collaborative leadership model, the Program Manager provides operational direction and service delivery leadership, including performance management, mentorship and coaching of interprofessional staff, budget oversight, workforce planning, staff education, quality improvement and evaluation. The Program Manager will work closely with internal and external careholders to develop integrated service pathways that ensure adolescents and families receive seamless, evidence-informed mental health care. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative leader who thrives in building teams, leading change and creating exceptional programming that will shape the future of adolescent mental health care in Alberta. Successful candidates will be energized by ambiguity, thrive in building new programs, and be excited by the opportunity to establish services, recruit teams, and shape organizational culture from the ground up. Why Join CASA Mental Health?
- Build Alberta's newest integrated adolescent mental health programs from the ground up.
- Lead a dedicated interprofessional team through planning, recruitment, implementation, and program launch.
- Partner with community organizations, schools and health-care providers to improve access to specialized mental health services.
- Help shape the future of adolescent mental health care and leave a lasting legacy in a growing community.
- Have access to competitive benefits, pension and a Flexible Spending Account.
- Competitive pay and additional compensation available.
- Don’t live in Fort McMurray? CASA Mental Health will help you relocate to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Job Details Salary range: $86,815 to $131,281 Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Primary

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Fort McMurray(onsite) Union: Exempt FTE: 1.0 Status: Permanent The Program Manager will:
- Provide operational direction and service delivery leadership, including performance management, mentorship and coaching of interprofessional staff, workforce planning, staff education, quality improvement and evaluation.
- Work closely with internal and external careholders to develop integrated service pathways that ensure adolescents and families receive seamless, evidence-informed mental health care.
- Model, develop and promote effective, collaborative communication within and between teams to promote a safe, respectful and trusting workplace culture.
- Organize and participate in external engagements representing CASA Mental Health, including presentations at events/meetings, attending exhibits and speaking with the community at large.
- Promote a culture of growth and development, providing leadership, guidance and support to program, clinical and educational staff.
- Initiate and lead the recruitment cycle, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, offboarding and termination.
- Oversee a collaborative leadership model, providing leadership and direction to program supervisors, physicians and interprofessional team members to support the development and implementation of high-functioning teams.
- Effectively allocate personnel and operations budgets, including travel and transportation allocations. Qualifications and Experience
- Graduate degree in clinical psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation), occupational therapy or nursing; or a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a minimum of five years of experience in child and family mental health and at least two years of leadership experience.
- Equivalent combinations of education, professional registration and progressive leadership experience in clinical health care environments may also be considered.
- Current registration and good standing