Recreation Therapist I

Recovery Alberta; Sainte-Thérèse; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Therese-St. Paul Health Centre in Alberta seeks a Recreation Therapist I to join an inpatient AMH program. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive recreation therapy services, ensuring evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy and active or eligible ATRA registration, with strong skills in planning group activities, assessments, and trauma-informed approaches.

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).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to provide recreation therapy services.
• Ensure evidence-based, patient- and family-centred practice.
• Complete assessment, treatment, education and progress monitoring.
• Provide clinical support and consultation; participate in rounds and family meetings.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Therapeutic recreation

Group activities planning

Assessment tools

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

St. Paul, with a population of approximately 5,500 and serving an area of 18,000, is in the northeast region of Alberta, just 200 km away from Edmonton. St. Paul offers the diverse, hands-on experience you expect in a rural position. St. Paul is an active community with lots to offer with multiple recreation facilities and 14 lakes with numerous campgrounds nearby. Rural Alberta is beautiful, peaceful, and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career. If nothing feels better than making a difference in the lives of families in your own community, this could be the opportunity for you.

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: Recreation Inpatient AMH
• Primary Location: St Therese-St. Paul Hlth Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.81
• Maximum Salary: $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Recreation Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Recreation Inpatient AMH
• Primary Location: St Therese-St. Paul Hlth Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• 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:

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction conditions, therapeutic interventions, and trauma‑informed care practices. Experience planning, leading, and evaluating group therapeutic recreation activities for adults in mental health or clinical settings. Strong ability to assess functional abilities, leisure needs, and therapeutic goals using standardized assessment tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to maintain compassion, professionalism, and sound judgment when working with individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing recreational therapy in a group setting is required. Experience in addiction and/or mental health settings is considered an asset.

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