Recreational Therapist - Flexible Hours & Benefits

CMHA Durham; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Health benefits

Birthday off with pay

Job summary

CMHA Durham is seeking a Recreation Therapist to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of clients within the HART Hub. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

With a Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy and a minimum of one year related experience, you will assess leisure interests, develop individualized plans, and monitor outcomes while adhering to Ontario standards and CMHA Durham

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy and a minimum of one year related experience.
• Active membership to a relevant association is an asset.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Ontario ACTT Standards, and related Ontario legislation.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to present information to individuals or groups.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, community and partners.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of a high performance, multi-service team within the HART Hub program.
• Conducts assessments and prepares individualized supportive client care plans to promote stability and growth.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and revise treatment goal plans with clients and team.
• Ensure clients understand services and expectations related to the RT role.
• Provide services in a respectful, individualized, supportive manner; promote healthy living standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Assessment planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CMHA Durham is seeking a Recreation Therapist to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of clients within the HART Hub. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

With a Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy and a minimum of one year related experience, you will assess leisure interests, develop individualized plans, and monitor outcomes while adhering to Ontario standards and CMHA Durham