Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Inpatient Mental Health TRS

London Health Sciences Centre; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join their inpatient mental health team. This temporary full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery. The successful candidate will engage with clients, providing personalized service delivery while adhering to professional standards. With a focus on client and family involvement, this role emphasizes the importance of effective communication and teamwork. If you are passionate about mental health and have a strong background in therapeutic recreation, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• University degree in Recreation or Human Sciences with focus on Therapeutic Recreation.
• Current membership with Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement service delivery for clients with mental illness.
• Engage in teaching and research activities related to clinical duties.

Skills

Assessment and Planning

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

University Degree in Human Sciences or Services

Tools

Safe Food Handlers Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Inpatient Mental Health TRS

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Inpatient Mental Health TRS

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON

Temporary Full Time

Salary Range: $35.93 - $41.37 /hour

**REPOSTED**

This is a temporary full-time position expected to extend until September 1, 2025, subject to the availability of work.

The Finch Family Mental Health Care Inpatient Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs, and a commitment from mental health services professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans.

Current assignment is for the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit – G2.

Essential Qualifications

• University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences or Services with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Current membership with Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO).
• Class F License or ability to obtain within the probationary period.
• Safe Food Handlers Certification.
• Current First Aid Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, and implement a personalized approach to service delivery within the guidelines of the Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery Model in accordance with TRO standards of practice.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge, skills and recent experience in providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with serious mental illness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and their impact in providing therapeutic recreation interventions.
• In-depth knowledge of major mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective.
• Experience in crisis intervention.
• Experience in the development of teaching materials and the teaching of patients, family and caregivers.
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a therapeutic recreation professional.
• Experience in mental health setting.

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care