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Recreation Therapist

5 months ago


Richmond Hill, Canada Mackenzie Health Full time

Job Description

Recreation Therapist - MRHH C3 Purple Mental Health

Permanent Part Time

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, will work within the context of a dynamic client/patient and family recovery model of care, and in accordance with established standards of practice, and the vision and values of the organization. Works in a team based environment promoting a holistic leisure lifestyle by addressing the social, physical, spiritual, emotional and cognitive needs of clients/patients. Contracts will include staff, clients, families, and community agencies.

Contribute to safe, quality care by

Develop, plan, facilitate, schedule, organize and implement various therapeutic recreation programs within both inpatient and outpatient environments. Conduct assessments, developing individual recreation plans, completing patient documentation, skill, instruction, development of program goals and objectives, and evaluating a variety of individual and group recreation programs.

What must you have?

Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited university. Current CPR/First Aid. Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO). 3-5 years’ experience working on an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and Mental Health Day Hospital Program.

What else do you bring?

Experience working as a primary therapist and be able to carry a caseload in a Mental Health Day Hospital Program. Strong working knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices. Demonstrated ability in developing, organizing, implementing leisure/recreation programs and assessing leisure needs/goals. Experience in facilitating individual and group interventions. Able to discern relevant information to make effective decisions regarding patient care planning. Able to access appropriate community supports and work effectively with a culturally diverse and complex clientele. Ability to work independently, self-directed, and can effectively facilitate programs. Able to work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to deliver information and work effectively with patients, families and colleagues. Demonstrated strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Proven attendance record. Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.  Ability to perform the essential duties of the job. Ability to analyze research and implement evidence-based practice into Policy and Procedure development and clinical practice. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring. Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership, and Empathy. Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

Experience in EPIC. Current certification in non-violent crisis intervention.  Experience in supervising Recreation Therapy Students and volunteers. 

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.