Recreation Therapist (FT)

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP participation

Relocation support program

Professional development

EFAP access

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is hiring a Recreation Therapist to assess clients, plan recovery-oriented TR interventions, and collaborate with inter-professional teams in Ontario.

The role requires coordinating TR programs, maintaining documentation, and guiding assistants while aligning with hospital policies and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Practice in accordance with TRO standards and Waypoint mission and values.
• Conduct TR assessment using tools, interviews, observations and file reviews.
• Develop and implement TR intervention plans with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Communicate progress with clients, teams and support networks.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to review plans and progress.
• Provide supervision to Recreation Therapy staff and monitor resources.

Skills

TR assessment

Team collaboration

Program planning

Documentation

Job description

Days, Monday to Friday with the possibility of a Compressed Work Week

DEPT/PROGRAM

Horizons

JOB CLASS

Recreation Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time Permanent

RATE OF PAY

$35.67 - $39.38 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Open

POSTING DATE

September 25 th , 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

No

OPEN POSITIONS

1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practice in accordance with the standards of practice set out by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) as well as in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of Waypoint.
• Conduct Therapeutic Recreation (TR) assessment through a combination of techniques such as assessment tools, interviews, observations, file review and information from relevant sources and communicate results with Clients/Patients, team members and key support networks.
• Develop and implement appropriate client/patient TR intervention plans based on assessment results in collaboration with relevant stakeholders including identifiable measurable outcomes.
• Communicate progress with clients/patients, clinical teams and relevant others.
• Develop program service descriptions and outcome measures for evaluation and delivery of recovery-based TR Programming based upon a continuum model of care which takes into consideration strengths and abilities of each service recipient. Support client/patient transition to achieve maximum independence while working with client/family/friends to restore client's natural leisure support system; provide direction to Recreation Therapy Assistants regarding the implementation and evaluation of TR programs.
• Identify and obtain resource needs;
• Provide directions to Recreation Therapy Assistants to maintain and monitor recreational equipment, resources and facilities.
• Collaborate with inter-professional clinical teams by attending pertinent meetings to discuss & review patient/client treatment plans & progress and communicate assessment results & therapeutic recreation plans & actions. Maintain all documentation to Waypoint standards.
• Seek, support, and develop appropriate partnerships with a range of community service providers
• Facilitate connections with community services needed for transition to and/or independent
• participation within the client’s community of choice.
• Provide interventions in a variety of community settings and/or involve the community within the client’s environment.
• Monitor and support volunteers and Recreation Therapy students.
• Actively participate in the Therapeutic Recreation Council, exchange knowledge, plan and implement research & evaluation projects including accessing research literature & integrating it in evidence-based practice.
• Drive hospital vehicles as required.
• Identify and adhere to safety and security procedures and be alert and respond to potentially unsafe/volatile situations.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A comprehensive and generous benefit plan including dental coverage, paid vacation and holidays, sick days and extended health benefits
• Participation in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Relocation support program for eligible staff
• Participation in the employee referral program
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to changeand reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.