Recreation Therapist

4 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Full time

Recreation Therapist - Forensic Psychiatry Program Position Details

Posting #: 28706

Department: Forensic - Recreation Therapy

Employee Type: Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union: OPSEU

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Evenings

Shift: Rotating, 7.5 hour, 12 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 22/10/2024

Closing Date: 29/10/2024. Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date.

Position Description

UNIT PROFILE:
The Forensic Psychiatry Program works towards restoring and maintaining the mental health and well-being of mentally disordered adult offenders while managing risk as mandated by the Criminal Code of Canada and ordered by the Ontario Review Board. This multi-disciplinary team includes nursing and allied health professionals working together to provide a wide range of assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Recreation Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation and leisure programs and services relative to the identified needs of patients. Therapeutic Recreation (TR) practice at SJHH is guided by the Leisure Ability Model. TR utilizes functional intervention, leisure education, and recreation participation in a holistic approach to enable persons with limitations to acquire and/or maintain the skills necessary for optimal functioning in recreation and leisure.

QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Graduate of an accredited Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation & Leisure, or Recreation Therapy program at the University or College level or Post-Graduate Certificate with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation course content required.
  2. Minimum of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) Professional Member in good standing, actively working toward a registration designation for R/TRO or R/TRO DIP.
  3. Current designation of R/TRO, R/TRO DIP, and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation preferred.
  4. First Aid, CPR, CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA), and/or CTI Community Worker Safety Strategies as relevant to the client population and clinical setting required.
  5. One year recent related clinical experience in Therapeutic Recreation with a Mental Health/Forensic Psychiatry client population preferred.
  6. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the care of seniors and their families.
  7. Knowledge of diagnosis specific to the client population and clinical setting.
  8. Effective interpersonal skills, rapport building, verbal and written communication skills.
  9. Able to work under pressure, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
  10. Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Forensic Psychiatry Program-specific Qualifications
  1. Evidence of understanding of the Criminal Code of Canada as it pertains to mentally disordered individuals.
  2. Demonstrated familiarity with Forensic specific Risk Assessment tools.
HOURS OF WORK

May involve rotating shifts (days/evenings/weekends) and extended hours based on the needs of the clients and/or Forensic Psychiatry Program.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

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