Mental Health Recreation Therapist
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Recreation Therapist with mental health expertise plans therapeutic programs for community clients. This position supports recovery through leisure interventions and interdisciplinary care.
At Fraser Health, the Recreation Therapist works within a community-based interdisciplinary care team. The position assesses clients, develops rehabilitation plans, and delivers recreation therapy interventions addressing psychosocial functioning. Programs consider physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and cultural needs while supporting recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess client functioning, interests, goals, and participation capacity
- Develop rehabilitation plans and therapeutic recreation interventions
- Facilitate individual and group leisure activities
- Liaise with clients, community resources, and interdisciplinary team members
- Document care, workload statistics, reports, and program records
Requirements:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Recreation Therapy from an accredited university
- Three years recent recreation therapy experience with mental health populations
- Eligibility for British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association membership
- Valid British Columbia Driver's License and personal vehicle
- Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented practice
Apply recreation therapy, community collaboration, and recovery-oriented practice to support mental health clients through meaningful leisure.
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