Recreation Therapist

Duties :Under the direction of the Manager, Patient Care Services, you will work as part of a team, providing services to people with complex mental illness and substance use disorders.Coordinate and deliver therapeutic recreation programs for Forensic Assessment and Rehabilitation Units Set goals and objectives for recreation and leisure studies. Design program based on client needs, interests, and best practices aligned with clinical directionDevelop and implement policies and procedures for recreation servicesManage equipment and resources effectively Engage in ongoing professional development Research and adapt recreation opportunities for clients with complex mental health and substance use disordersCollaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and families to support client goalsSupervise students and volunteers Facilitate quality and risk management activities for the program Complete assessments and reports per ROHCG and TRO standards Create individualized recreation plans with the interdisciplinary team Ensure program information is accessible to clients and families Organize outings as clinically indicatedWork in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the ROHCG, and policies of the Forensic Treatment Unit.Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment, and Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.Qualifications:University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or an Allied Health Degree with a post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma will be considered.Experience working with clients living with moderate to severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and concurrent disorders across the lifespan.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 requiredExperience with provision of individual and group programming is required, including goal setting. Membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is an asset. Maintain workload measurement and data collection as required and input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis.Driver’s license class G: Class F license is an asset.English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, and preferred in reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset. Salary Range: 43.64 to 51.60 per hour