Recreation Therapist II (RPT 0.2 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care facility in Ottawa is seeking a recreation therapist to plan and coordinate therapeutic programs for clients with severe mental illness. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation and experience working in a community setting. Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, facilitating participation in activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Fluent English is mandatory, with bilingualism as an asset.

Qualifications

• University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma.
• Experience with clients suffering from severe mental illness.
• Knowledge of the impact of diagnosis on leisure functioning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate therapeutic recreation programs.
• Create individualized recreation plans and conduct assessments.
• Facilitate client participation in leisure and educational activities.

Skills

Client-centered program design

Recreation therapy expertise

Team collaboration

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies

Post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma

Job description

Duties:

• Plan, implement and coordinate therapeutic recreation programs for the Schizophrenia program under the direction of the Manager, Patient Care Services.
• Develop goals, objectives, policies and procedures for recreation and leisure services based on client needs and best practices.
• Create individualized recreation plans, conduct assessments, and prepare required reports in compliance with ROHCG policies and TRO standards.
• Facilitate client participation in recreation, leisure and educational activities.
• Organize outings and community based activities, research suitable opportunities for clients with severe mental illness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, families and community agencies to coordinate services.
• Manager equipment resources, supervise students and volunteers and support quality and risk management initiatives.
• Ensure program information is accessible to clients and families, promote opportunities for client involvement in planning and participation.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royalu2019s Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or a post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma
• Experience working with clients who suffer from a severe mental illness
• Knowledge of the impact of diagnosis on leisure functioning
• Ability to design and lead client centered, evidence based recreation therapy and leisure programs.
• Experience conducting assessments, developing and evaluating therapeutic programs, documenting outcomes, and developing community connections.
• Experience working in a Community setting is an asset.
• Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is an asset and eligible for registration.
• Class F license is an asset.
• English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.