(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME) RECREATION THERAPIST- ASSESSMENT AND REINTEGRATION PROGRAM

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences seeks a full-time Recreation Therapist. This role involves assessing and implementing therapeutic recreation programs to enhance patient recovery. A degree in Therapeutic Recreation and relevant experience are required. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to support patient care in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation practices preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and CPR Level HCP certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs.
• Support treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming.
• Contribute to patient’s Plan of Care as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation assessment

Program design

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores requires a Therapeutic Recreationist for the Assessment and Reintegration Program to assess, develop, implement and evaluate individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs as well as providing functional and strength based social skill programs, which support and encourage treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming. The Therapeutic Recreationist contributes to the patient’s Plan of Care working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Job Details

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ontario Shores requires a Therapeutic Recreationist for the Assessment and Reintegration Program to assess, develop, implement and evaluate individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs as well as providing functional and strength based social skill programs, which support and encourage treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming. The Therapeutic Recreationist contributes to the patient’s Plan of Care working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Please note: you may be required to provide program and services to areas within the hospital as required.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation and 2 years related experience is required
• Knowledge of current therapeutic recreation practices, theories, methodologies
• Current TRO membership required and eligible registration with TRO is preferred
• Knowledgeable of recovery and mental illness including treatment practices
• Ability to implement appropriate treatment, leisure education and participation programs
• Skills in therapeutic recreation assessment and program design
• Experience in a mental health setting (preference given to individual with DD knowledge/experience) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills, liaise with community agencies
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and perform physical demands of the position.
• Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) certification.
  
  

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Job Posting Closing: June 13th, 2025 at Midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

12 Month Contract.

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