Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for Mental Health Programs

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

Job summary

A mental health care facility in Ottawa is seeking a recreation therapist to plan and coordinate therapeutic programs for clients with severe mental illness. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation and experience working in a community setting. Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, facilitating participation in activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Fluent English is mandatory, with bilingualism as an asset.

Qualifications

• University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma.
• Experience with clients suffering from severe mental illness.
• Knowledge of the impact of diagnosis on leisure functioning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate therapeutic recreation programs.
• Create individualized recreation plans and conduct assessments.
• Facilitate client participation in leisure and educational activities.

Skills

Client-centered program design

Recreation therapy expertise

Team collaboration

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies

Post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma

Job description

A mental health care facility in Ottawa is seeking a recreation therapist to plan and coordinate therapeutic programs for clients with severe mental illness. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation and experience working in a community setting. Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, facilitating participation in activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Fluent English is mandatory, with bilingualism as an asset.