Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Inpatient Psychiatry

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Vancouver, BC, invites applications for a Recreation Therapist. The role works within a mental health inpatient setting, delivering therapeutic recreation interventions, assessing needs, and contributing to care plans in a team-based environment.

The position emphasizes documentation, collaboration with the health care team, and participation in quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• CTRS credential and successful completion of the NCTRC exam.
• Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.
• CPR and Emergency First Aid.
• Valid Class IV Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreation/leisure interventions for designated patients/clients/residents.
• Assess recreation and leisure needs, plan and implement care plans.
• Maintain records and evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the health care team to deliver services.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication (written)

Independent work

Clinical reasoning

Client empowerment

Care planning

Education

CTRS credential

Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies

CPR and Emergency First Aid

Valid Class IV Driver's License

Job description

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Vancouver, BC, invites applications for a Recreation Therapist. The role works within a mental health inpatient setting, delivering therapeutic recreation interventions, assessing needs, and contributing to care plans in a team-based environment.

The position emphasizes documentation, collaboration with the health care team, and participation in quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes.