Recreation Therapist, Masters & Oasis

Homewood Health Centre; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Health Centre is seeking a Recreation Therapist to join a collaborative inter-disciplinary team delivering recreation-based interventions for patients. You will assess, plan, implement and document therapy, while mentoring students and promoting recovery-oriented care.

The role emphasizes group facilitation, individualized counselling, and partnerships with the care team to optimize patient outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Registration (R/TRO) or CTRS within 1 year of hire.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Team oriented with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, counselling, and supervision in recreation therapy.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and experiential groups.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress.
• Develop and evaluate patient-centered programs and activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on patient care.

Skills

Assessment and communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Public speaking facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Recreation Therapist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assume a therapeutic role in the motivation, counselling, supervision, and instruction of patients in treatment interventions
• Facilitate psychoeducational and experiential groups
• Administer and interpret Recreation Therapy assessments to determine leisure functioning, and needs/problems using standardized assessment tools and group process, 1:1 interviews, and observation skills
• Communicate and document results of the assessment to the patient, family, and team
• Provide individual counselling following Recreation Therapy assessment
• Document treatment and ongoing progress of patient
• Support individual skill development relating to community leisure resources
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs based on patient needs
• Consult, liaise, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members involved in patient care during meetings regarding patient progress, recommendations, and program issues
• Provide group and 1:1 coverage for other interdisciplinary team members during vacation, sick time and leaves
• Act as a consultant, and work collaboratively with Recreation Therapists in other programs regarding specialized patient needs
• Mentor/supervise University Recreational Therapy students completing placements
• Advocate the Recreation Therapy Service Delivery Model perspective, and promote the value of Recreation Therapy as an essential service
• Participate in relevant committee work, program development, research projects, and continuous quality improvement activities
• Attend relevant discipline and service area meetings
• Act as a resource to hospital and community regarding clinical expertise
• Remain accountable for budget supplies

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy
• CPR Certification is required
• Registration (R/TRO) OR Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required within 1 year of hire
• Comfortable with public speaking and large group facilitation
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset
• Ability to use a continuum of Recreation Therapy Interventions for group facilitation
• Gentle Persuasion Approach training an asset
• Montessori based programming for dementia care an asset
• Seniors Fitness Instructor training an asset
• Excellent assessment and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health and Safety Standards

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.