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

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Recreation Therapist for the Eating Disorders Unit. The role involves assessing and implementing therapeutic programs for inpatients, supporting their treatment and rehabilitation. Applicants must have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and relevant experience, including knowledge of mental illnesses.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation required.
• 2 years related experience is necessary.
• CPR Level HCP certification is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs.
• Support and encourage inpatient treatment and recovery programming.
• Contribute to the patient's Plan of Care working with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic recreation assessment

Program design

Knowledge of mental illnesses

Music Therapy

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, which support and encourage the treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming for inpatients. The Therapeutic Recreationist is knowledgeable of a variety of mental illnesses and contributes to the patient’s Plan of Care working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

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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, which support and encourage the treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming for inpatients. The Therapeutic Recreationist is knowledgeable of a variety of mental illnesses and contributes to the patient’s Plan of Care working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation and 2 years related experience is required
• CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) certification.
• Knowledge of current therapeutic recreation practices, theories, methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Music and Art Therapy would be an asset
• Current professional TRO membership required and eligible registration with TRO is preferred
• Knowledgeable 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 would be preferred
• Experience working with eating disordered patients preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills, liaise with community agencies
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and perform physical demands of the position.
• Must have a valid drivers license
  
  

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Job Posting Closing: June 20TH 2025 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

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