Recreation Therapist - Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 8

Ocean State Job Lot; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization is looking for a skilled Recreation Therapist to join their Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit. This role focuses on promoting holistic leisure lifestyles among clients and requires expertise in therapeutic recreation principles. Candidates must possess a relevant educational background and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse clientele.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with individuals with mental illness.
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices.
• First Aid, CPR, and Management of Aggressive Behaviour training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement various therapeutic recreation programs.
• Conduct assessments and develop individual recreation plans.
• Provide supervision to students and contribute to program development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Recreation/Recreation Therapy

Eligibility for Registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)

Job description

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Recreation Therapist - Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 8

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The ClinicalCareProgram is currently seeking a full-time, temporary (6 months) Recreation Therapist to work in the Psychosis Recovery and Treatment Unit 8 (PRT 8). Reporting to theManager of PRT 8, you will work with the interprofessional team to promote a holistic leisure lifestyle by contributing to the social, physical, spiritual, emotional and cognitive needs of clients. You will develop, plan, facilitate, schedule, organize and implement various therapeutic recreation programs. This will be accomplished by conducting assessments, developing individual recreation plans, completing patient documentation, skill instruction, development of program goals and objectives, and evaluating a variety of individual and group recreation programs. You will be expected to contribute to program development, research, and educational activities of the program. You will also provide supervision to students. You will have flexibility in scheduling as evening and weekend work will be required. This position is currently located at the Queen Street Site.

The successful candidate will possess either a Degree or Diploma in Recreation/ Recreation Therapy and a good working knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices. Eligibility for Registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) is required. The incumbent must have the ability to run groups, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have the ability to deal effectively with a culturally diverse and complex clientele. Besides being reliable, cooperative and client-focused, you will be a motivated team player who shows initiative. Experience in working with individuals with mental illness as well as knowledge of the Ontario Review Board process is required. First Aid, CPR and Management of Aggressive Behaviour training is desirable. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

CAMH is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace that is free from any form of discrimination and harassment. We actively encourage individuals from equity-deserving communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including those who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges) to apply for our available positions. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and wish to ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity. If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please inform us. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling 416 535 8501 x 32400. Please note that we will not respond to any calls or emails related to employment inquiries.