Recreation Therapist I — Complex Mental Health & Recovery

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Health Care in Calgary is seeking a Recreation Therapist I to join the Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation services for individuals with complex mental health, behavioural, and cognitive needs.

The role involves both individual and group activities aimed at improving function, leisure skills, social participation and psychosocial well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Active registration with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• CTRS designation is an asset.
• Three years of recreation therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with complex mental health, behavioural or cognitive needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation services.
• Provide individualized and group-based therapeutic interventions.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans to promote recovery, independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Guide and support recreation staff, students and volunteers while maintaining professional standards.

Skills

BLS CPR certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & goal setting

Communication & problem-solving

Trauma-informed care

Person-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Carewest Innovative Health Care in Calgary is seeking a Recreation Therapist I to join the Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation services for individuals with complex mental health, behavioural, and cognitive needs.

The role involves both individual and group activities aimed at improving function, leisure skills, social participation and psychosocial well-being.