Recreation Therapist II (TFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health institution in Ottawa is seeking a professional to implement therapeutic recreation programs for clients with severe mental illnesses. The ideal candidate must have relevant education and experience in developing client-centered recreational activities. The role involves working closely with interdisciplinary teams and community services to enhance client engagement and well-being.

Qualifications

• University degree or post-grad diploma in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Experience with clients suffering from severe mental illness.
• Ability to develop and lead recreation therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic recreation programs in the Schizophrenia Program.
• Develop goals for leisure services based on client needs.
• Coordinate recreation with internal and community services.

Skills

Develop client-centred programs

Experience with severe mental illness

Therapeutic Recreation knowledge

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies

Post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma

Job description

Duties:

• Implement and coordinate all therapeutic recreation programs in the Schizophrenia Program under the General direction of the Manager, Patient Care Services.
• Develop goals and objectives for the provision of recreation and leisure services.
• Develop therapeutic recreation programs and services in response to clientsu2019 needs, expressed interests and/or based on best practices.
• Ensure that program planning includes written goals and objectives, a description of the staff and space requirements necessary to implement the activity.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to recreation and leisure programs and services
• Manage equipment resources.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Provide opportunities for each client to plan, initiate, facilitate and participate in his/her own recreation, leisure and educational opportunities within the Schizophrenia Unit and community.
• Research recreational and leisure opportunities that are suitable for those clients with severe mental illness.
• Co-ordinate recreation services with other internal and external services and/or community agencies
• Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and family members.
• Supervise student placements and volunteers.
• Facilitate and implement quality management and risk management activities for the Schizophrenia Program.
• Complete initial assessments, quarterly reports and annual reports in accordance with the ROHCG policies and procedures and TRO Standards of Practice.
• Develop a recreation plan for each individual client in accordance with their needs, skills, and functioning level.
• Ensure that information about recreation, programs and services are readily available to clients, their representatives, and families.
• Ensure that assistance or adaptations are provided to facilitate client participation in activities they wish to attend.
• Ensure that small group activities and individualized activities are provided for those clients not interested or able to participate in large group programs.
• Provide outings and activities outside of the facility.
• Participate as an active member of the ROMHC Recreation Therapy Discipline, reporting to the Chief of Recreation Therapy with regard to professional issues and standards.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 develop, plan and lead a variety of recreation therapy, leisure education and participation programs that are client-centred, evidence-based and outcome oriented.
• Experience conducting leisure assessments, developing and delivering therapeutic programs, evaluation of programs and services, documenting to reflect client-centred outcomes and progress, and facilitating links with the community.
• 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 .u00A0 Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.