Recreation Therapist

Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare; Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Windsor is seeking a Recreation Therapist to provide direct client services in mental health. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and facilitating recreational activities that support patients' well-being. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Recreation and experience in therapeutic roles. This position offers a permanent part-time contract and requires team collaboration and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze objective and subjective data from clients.
• Develop intervention plans including goals and evaluation.
• Implement Therapeutic Recreation programs for patients.
• Work with an interprofessional team to achieve client goals.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic approaches

Experience developing adult education programs

Effective team collaboration

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

French Language proficiency

Education

College Diploma – Recreation & Therapeutic Recreation

Undergraduate Degree – Recreation with a Therapeutic Specialty

2+ years in a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist role

Job description

Location:

Windsor, ON

Posting #:

025-01033

Position name:

Recreation Therapist

Available Spots:

1

Bargaining Unit:

OPSEU

Department:

TNI

Assignment:

Status:

Permanent Part-Time

Rate of Pay:

As per the OPSEU Collective Agreement – Schedule A

Shift:

Days

Posted Date:

2025-09-04

Deadline:

2025-09-18

Position Summary:

The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist is responsible for the provision of direct client services including assessment, consultation and treatment. The incumbent will participate in service, program and corporate professional activities supportive of direct services and organizational objectives, to support and foster a patient/family centered team-base approach to care delivery. The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist delivers care consistent with the vision and values of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills in a range of therapeutic approaches, including brief therapies, motivational interviewing and general understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy and the foundations of DBT with individuals, and groups. Experience applying these skills to Psychiatric clients is preferred
• Experience in developing and facilitating adult education programs relevant to the client group
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an interprofessional health care team
• Commitment to standards of excellence and the concept of accountability
• Computer competency
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team approach and to adhere to accepted standards of personal conduct
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Substitute Decision Act, Health Care and the Health Care Consent Act
• Knowledge of the Windsor - Essex social and health services
• French Language proficiency is an asset
• Our Organization strives to establish and maintain an inclusive workplace and believes that the diversity of our workforce is an invaluable asset. We are committed to following recruitment practices that ensure all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment with our Organization

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze objective and subjective data obtained from clients
• Communicate and document the outlined rehab plan clearly and concisely as per reporting formats
• Develop intervention plans including purpose, rationale, goals, outcomes and evaluation
• Educate clients and families about disease process, the concepts of healthy leisure lifestyle, available services, etc.
• Identify the necessary skills required for success in the clients chosen environment
• Implement Leisure Education and Recreation participation activities for clients based on interests and abilities
• Implement programs of Therapeutic Recreation treatment for patients being treated in inpatient/ outpatient mental health.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with department, program, organizational and professional standards
• Maintain patients overall physical, social and emotional well being
• Provide information on adaptive aids as required
• Work as a member of the interprofessional team to accomplish client goals and expected outcomes
• Completes and submits workload measurements/statistics, and other documentation as required
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers

Education and/or Certification:

• College Diploma – Recreation & Therapeutic Recreation – required
• Undergraduate Degree – Recreation with a Therapeutic Specialty – preferred
• 2 + years working in a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist capacity with individuals with serious mental illness - required