Recreation Therapist I

Recovery Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta seeks a Recreation Therapist I on an adolescent mental health unit at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, delivering therapeutic recreation services to youth and families during an acute crisis, using evidence-based approaches and clinical supervision where needed.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning, family involvement, and collaboration with health professionals to support patient progress and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies.
• Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, education and management of clients' treatment progress within an adolescent mental health unit.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings.
• Engage in group facilitation and individual support utilizing collaborative problem solving and trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

Collaborative Problem Solving

Attachment needs

Trauma-Informed Care

Mental health recreation therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

The Recreation Therapist works on an adolescent mental health unit supporting youth and families experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Using Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment needs, and Trauma Informed Care, the RT supports youth in understanding mental health, develop strategies to manage their mental illness, and support families in this time of crisis. The RT works as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team and further engages in group facilitation and individual support.

Description:

As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients' treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.

• Classification: Recreation Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: FMC Unit 26
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.81
• Maximum Salary: $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Recreation Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: FMC Unit 26
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.81
• Maximum Salary: $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies.Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Within the last 5 years, 1-3 years proven skills and experience in psychiatric recreation therapy. Must have skills in Recreation assessments and interventions. The RT works as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team and further engages in group facilitation and individual support. Mental health experience in acute care, inpatient psychiatry experience required. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. NVCI required Minimum 1-year recent mental health experience (acute care or community). Registered with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous child and adolescent experience preferred. Certification in the Core Brain Story (available through the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative) is preferred in addition to knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving, Attachment needs, and Trauma Informed approach.

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