Therapeutic Recreation Specialist — Complex Mental Health

Culture Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Culture Alberta is seeking a Recreation Therapist I at Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre in Calgary. Reporting to the Director of Care, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation services for adults with complex mental health, behavioural, and cognitive needs.

Your work focuses on functional improvement, leisure education, meaningful engagement, and psychosocial well-being within a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, or related field.
• Active registration with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR certification.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation is an asset.
• Three years of recreation therapy experience is preferred.
• Experience providing therapeutic recreation interventions to individuals with complex mental health, behavioural, or cognitive needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation services.
• Provide individualized and group-based therapeutic interventions focused on psychosocial well-being.
• Develop person-centred treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Guide and support recreation staff, students, and volunteers while maintaining professional standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

ATRA registration

BLS CPR certification

CTRS designation (asset)

Job description

Culture Alberta is seeking a Recreation Therapist I at Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre in Calgary. Reporting to the Director of Care, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation services for adults with complex mental health, behavioural, and cognitive needs.

Your work focuses on functional improvement, leisure education, meaningful engagement, and psychosocial well-being within a safe, therapeutic environment.