Recreation Therapist

Position Information

Posting Number:

BMHC25-122E

Title:

Recreation Therapist (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Temporary Full-time

Contract End Date:

12/31/2026

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days/Evenings/Weekends

Unit:

Forensic Treatment Unit - B4

Department:

Forensic Psychiatry - BMHC

Union:

ONA Local 74 (Ottawa)

Site:

Brockville Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

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 direction
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for recreation services
• Manage equipment and resources effectively
• Engage in ongoing professional development
• Research and adapt recreation opportunities for clients with complex mental health and substance use disorders
• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and families to support client goals
• Supervise 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 indicated
• Work 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 required
• Experience 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

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.