Recreation Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

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

Job summary

A mental health facility in Ontario is seeking a Recreation Therapist to coordinate therapeutic recreation programs for clients with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in therapeutic settings, and be capable of developing client-centered programs. Bilingual abilities are considered an asset. This role includes collaboration with various teams and engaging in community connections.

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients living with moderate to severe mental illness.
• Experience in an interdisciplinary hospital setting.
• Ability to develop and lead evidence-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate therapeutic recreation programs for clients.
• Develop goals and objectives based on client needs.
• Create individualized recreation plans with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Client-centered program planning

Therapeutic recreation

Leisure education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment and evaluation

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies

Post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma

Job description

Duties

• Coordinate and deliver therapeutic recreation programs for Forensic Assessment and Rehabilitation Units


• Set goals and objectives for recreation and leisure studies.


• Design program based on client needs, interests, and best practices aligned with clinical direction


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for recreation services


• Manage equipment and resources effectively


• Engage in ongoing professional development


• Research and adapt recreation opportunities for clients with complex mental health and substance use disorders


• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and families to support client goals


• Supervise students and volunteers


• Facilitate quality and risk management activities for the program. Complete assessments and reports per ROHCG and TRO standards


• Create individualized recreation plans with the interdisciplinary team. Ensure program information is accessible to clients and families


• Organize outings as clinically indicated


• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the ROHCG, and policies of the Forensic Treatment Unit.


• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royalu2019's Anti‑Racism, Harassment, and Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.

Qualifications

• University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or an Allied Health Degree with a post‑grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma will be considered.


• Experience working with clients living with moderate to severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and concurrent disorders across the lifespan.


• 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‑centered, evidence‑based and outcome oriented.


• Experience conducting leisure assessments, developing and delivering therapeutic programs, evaluation of programs and services, documenting to reflect client‑centered outcomes and progress, and facilitating links with the community.


• Experience working in a hospital, interdisciplinary setting is required


• Experience with provision of individual and group programming is required, including goal setting.


• Membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is an asset.


• Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.


• Driver's license class G: Class F license is an asset.


• English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, and preferred in reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.