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North York General is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.
What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.
North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.
We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career
Position Summary
Recreational Therapist, Adult Mental Health Inpatient Psychiatry
Your goals in this position include but are not limited to fostering hope and optimism in patients, nurturing positivity in emotion and outlook in patients, promoting social interaction among patients to improve quality of life, increasing activity tolerance, cognitive stimulation, providing opportunities to learn new skills and maintain current level of functioning. You're a great relationship builder, and foster close contacts with peers across the entire organization. You have great interpersonal skills, and effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will
• Create a framework for each program addressing the needs, strengths and interests of patients within the context of their environment, where the group program outlines should include purpose, rationale, description, goals and outcomes, evaluation mechanisms and resource requirements
• Utilize an individualized and systematic assessment process to determine individual strengths, needs and interest of patients to establish the priorities of therapeutic recreation intervention
• Outline specific strategies and modalities based on assessment results
• Participate with Program Clinical Teams by attending patient rounds
• Assist with crisis intervention and prevention and work with all staff to uphold hospital and unit policies in order to maintain a stable inpatient environment
• Supervise Recreation Therapy Students and Volunteers (University)
• Provide appropriate educational programs to hospital staff and the community as needed
Qualifications
• Completion of a University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Therapeutic Recreation Specialization) or a University Degree with a post-graduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
• Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
• Minimum 2 years working experience as a Recreational Therapist
• Experience working with people who have mental illness
• Experience related to the implementation of individual and group intervention plans, including intervention techniques and methods of behavioural change
• A basic command of medical and mental health terminology
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Full-Time Regular position, with 8 hours' day shifts, in the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Psychiatry department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting
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How to Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
