Recreation Therapist II

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The Royal Mental Health Centre Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Recreation Therapist II to join our team at The Royal Mental Health Centre. As a Recreation Therapist II, you will play a vital role in providing therapeutic recreation programs and services to individuals with complex mental illness and substance use disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs and services that meet the needs of clients with complex mental illness and substance use disorders.
  • Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to develop a recreation plan for clients that aligns with their goals and objectives.
  • Provide individual and group programming, including goal setting and evaluation of programs and services.
  • Conduct leisure assessments and develop therapeutic programs that are client-centered and evidence-based.
  • Facilitate links with the community and provide outings and activities outside of the facility as indicated by the clinical team.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities and maintain membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario.
  • Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal's Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Requirements
  • University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or an Allied Health Degree with a post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma.
  • Experience working with clients living with moderate to severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and concurrent disorders across the life-span.
  • Knowledge of the impact of diagnosis on leisure functioning.
  • Ability to develop, plan and lead a variety of recreation therapy, leisure education and participation programs that are client-centered, evidence-based and outcome oriented.
  • Experience conducting leisure assessments, developing and delivering therapeutic programs, evaluation of programs and services, documenting to reflect client-centered outcomes and progress, and facilitating links with the community.
  • Experience working in a hospital, interdisciplinary setting is required.
  • Class F license is an asset.
  • English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, and preferred in reading and writing.
What We Offer

The Royal Mental Health Centre offers a competitive salary range of $45.45 to $54.10 per hour, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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