Therapeutic Recreation

2 months ago

Coquitlam, Canada Douglas College Full time

**Work Arrangements**
- The Therapeutic Recreation Department is seeking a contract faculty for the Winter 2025 academic term to teach **THRT** 1204 Principles and Practices of Health**. Location of work is in-person at the Coquitlam Campus of Douglas College.-
**What Douglas Offers**
- We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development funding
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

**For more benefits information, **click here****

**The Role**
- The Department of Therapeutic Recreation is recognized as an innovative program leader with a strong academic and research-based curriculum that includes numerous opportunities for experiential learning in both the Diploma and Bachelor degree (BTR) programs. Courses in the department are taught both in person and online.

Graduates from the diploma and degree programs are career-ready, and some degree graduates continue into graduate programs. The Department of Therapeutic Recreation currently prepares BTR students for eligibility to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.**Responsibilities**
- | Faculty typically teach a range of academic and practicum/internship courses. As a faculty member, you will be required to instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in therapeutic recreation and other college level courses.
- You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain high quality learner-centred instruction. A faculty member is also required to work collaboratively with all TR Department members.**To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need**
- A Master’s degree (in-progress considered) in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field.
- A minimum of one credential must have a major in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation or Leisure Studies.
- A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation is preferred.
- Knowledge and expertise in the following areas:

- a) Cultural diversity and ability to work with people of varying ages and abilities
b) The theories & constructs of health, the different dimensions of health, healthy lifestyles, theories and models of health behavior change.
- Assets include:
1. A range of teaching experiences with post-secondary experience and demonstrating a strong commitment to innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
2. Excellent communication skills and willingness to work cooperatively in a team setting
3. The ability to use online learning platforms is required even for in-person teaching.

  • Faculty Position in Therapeutic Recreation

    4 days ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Douglas College Full time

    Role SummaryThe Douglas College Department of Therapeutic Recreation is seeking a contract faculty member to teach THRT 1204 Principles and Practices of Health in the Winter 2025 academic term.About the RoleAs a faculty member, you will be responsible for instructing students, facilitating learning, and evaluating student progress in therapeutic recreation...

  • Therapeutic Recreation Faculty Position

    3 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Douglas College Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a contract faculty member to teach THRT 1204 Principles and Practices of Health in the Therapeutic Recreation Department at Douglas College. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a closely related field and experience in teaching post-secondary students. The position is for the Winter 2025...

  • Senior Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job SummaryPHSA is seeking a skilled Senior Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing therapeutic recreation programs and services for patients with complex mental health and substance use challenges. Your expertise and passion for recreation...

  • Research Assistant

    2 months ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Douglas College Full time

    About the RoleThe Student Research Assistant, Recreation & Models of Aging Care will be part of the Who Cares? research project in the Department of Therapeutic Recreation. This role involves working on various research tasks, including literature review, annotated bibliography, interview transcription, data analysis, and research team collaboration.Key...

  • Research Assistant

    2 months ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Douglas College Full time

    About the RoleThe Student Research Assistant, Recreation & Models of Aging Care will be part of the Who Cares? research project in the Department of Therapeutic Recreation. This role involves working on various research tasks, including literature review, annotated bibliography, interview transcription, data analysis, and research team collaboration.Key...

  • Recreation Therapist

    2 months ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at Coast Mental Health. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a key role in providing therapeutic recreation services to individuals with mental health conditions. Your expertise will help clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.Key...

  • Recreation Therapist

    2 months ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at Coast Mental Health. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a key role in providing therapeutic recreation services to individuals with mental health conditions. Your expertise will help clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.Key...

  • Recreation Therapist

    2 months ago

    Coquitlam, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    Status: Temporary, Full-time Salary Range: $42.27 - $52.81 Location: Riverview, Coquitlam, BC Schedule: Monday to Friday 0830 to 1630 Job Description: Provides Recreation Therapy assessment, and plans and provides interventions in accordance with current evidence-based models and established standards of practice, and the client and family...

  • Recreation Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at Coast Mental Health. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing assessment, planning, and implementation of Recreation Therapy services to clients. Your expertise will help clients achieve their optimal health and well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...

  • Recreation Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at Coast Mental Health. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing assessment, planning, and implementation of Recreation Therapy services to clients. Your expertise will help clients achieve their optimal health and well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...

  • Recreation Therapist

    4 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    Job SummaryCoast Mental Health is seeking a skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing assessment, planning, and implementation of interventions to support clients in achieving their optimal health and well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive assessments of clients' recreation...

  • Recreation Therapist Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at Coast Mental Health. As a Recreation Therapist, you will be responsible for providing assessment, planning, and implementation of Recreation Therapy services to clients in accordance with current evidence-based models and standards of practice.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and...

  • Recreation Assistant

    5 months ago

    Coquitlam, Canada Excelcare Nursing Services Full time

    **Who we are**: Excelcare Nursing Services Inc. is a BC based, locally owned and operated healthcare management company, providing 24-hour contract nursing care and support services for seniors residential and assisted & independent living care homes for over a decade. Our teams are managed by a group of dedicated leaders who have a strong passion for...

  • Recreation Therapist

    1 day ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    Company Overview:Coast Mental Health is a leading mental health non-profit society in Canada, providing innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for individuals with mental illnesses.About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Recreation Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will work with clients to provide recreation...

  • Recreational Therapist

    2 weeks ago

    Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job Title: Recreational Therapist Bachelors, Maximum and Multi-LevelAbout the RoleRecreational Therapist Bachelors, Maximum and Multi-Level - This position is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and the British Columbia Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) team.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Recreational Therapist, you will be...

  • Recreation Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Coast Mental Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at Coast Mental Health. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing assessment, planning, and implementation of Recreation Therapy services to clients. Your expertise will be essential in promoting the health and well-being of our clients, and contributing...

  • Recreation Therapist, Red Fish Salal Unit

    1 month ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at the Red Fish Salal Unit in Coquitlam, BC. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic recreation services to clients with complex mental health and substance use challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement recreation therapy plans...

  • Recreation Therapist, Red Fish Salal Unit

    1 month ago

    Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist to join our team at the Red Fish Salal Unit in Coquitlam, BC. As a Recreation Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic recreation services to clients with complex mental health and substance use challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement recreation therapy plans...

  • Recreational Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team at PHSA. As a Recreational Therapist, you will work with patients who have complex mental health and substance use challenges to develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs that promote psychosocial rehabilitation and patient-centered care.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess...

  • Recreational Therapist

    3 weeks ago

    Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Recreational Therapist to join our team at PHSA. As a Recreational Therapist, you will work with patients who have complex mental health and substance use challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess patient's current level of recreation functioning and determine the requirements for programming.Plan, develop, and arrange...