(PERMANENT PART TIME) RECREATION THERAPIST - EATING DISORDERS UNIT (EDU)

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health facility seeks a Recreation Therapist to join their Eating Disorders Unit. This permanent part-time role involves developing and implementing therapeutic recreation programs aimed at supporting the treatment and recovery of inpatients. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess knowledge of mental illnesses and therapeutic practices. Excellent communication and program design skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience in therapeutic recreation required.
• CPR Level HCP certification needed.
• Knowledge of current therapeutic recreation practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs.
• Support treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery for inpatients.
• Contribute to the patient's Plan of Care as part of the team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic recreation assessment

Program design

Knowledge of mental illnesses

Skills in Music Therapy

Skills in Art Therapy

Education

Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

PERMANENT PART TIME) RECREATION THERAPIST - EATING DISORDERS UNIT (EDU)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores requires a Recreation Therapist for a position in the Eating Disorders Unit. The incumbent will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs, as well as providing functional and strength-based social skills programs to support treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery for inpatients. The Therapeutic Recreationist should have knowledge of various mental illnesses and contribute to the patient's Plan of Care as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation with 2 years of related experience
• CPR Level HCP certification
• Knowledge of current therapeutic recreation practices, theories, methodologies
• Knowledge and skills in Music and Art Therapy are assets
• Current professional TRO membership; registered or eligible for registration with TRO preferred
• Understanding of recovery and mental illness, including treatment practices
• Ability to implement appropriate treatment, leisure education, and participation programs
• Skills in therapeutic recreation assessment and program design
• Experience in a mental health setting preferred
• Experience working with eating disordered patients preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to liaise with community agencies
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and perform physical demands of the position
• Valid driver’s license required

Additional Information

Link to OPSEU Wage Table

Application Deadline: June 20th, 2025 at midnight. Applications received after this date will not be considered.