Recreation Therapist
2 months ago
Status: Temporary, Full-time
Salary Range: $42.27 - $52.81
Location: Riverview, Coquitlam, BC
Schedule: Monday to Friday 0830 to 1630
Job Description:
Provides Recreation Therapy assessment, and plans and provides interventions in accordance with current evidence-based models and established standards of practice, and the client and family centred plan of treatment by reviewing records, identifying priority client goals/issues/needs/expectations, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting clinical Recreation Therapy services to maintain clients’ optimal health and well-being. Participates in the design, delivery and coordination of Recreation Therapy services for clients by methods such as evaluating recreation and leisure needs and interests of clients, establishing recreation services to meet the varied interests of clients, working with recreation assistants, students and volunteers to carry out related programs and coordinate inter-floor and facility wide activities and schedules. Establishes working relationships with other disciplines and interdisciplinary Determines appropriate adaptations for recreation activity. Coordinates the work activities of designated staff and students, provides work direction, reviews workflow, and facilitates workplace solutions with supervisory personnel. Provides feedback and participates in developing goals and objectives for the recreation service with the Practice Leader, designated management and other designated team members to ensure that accreditation and Recreation Therapy safety standards are maintained and services are performed in an effective, efficient, and cost effective manner. Designs and develops a recreation program suitable to the varying needs and interests of clients. Collaborates with the team, recreation assistants, volunteer services and community based groups and organizations to enhance recreation and leisure involvement of all clients within the program/site and the broader community. As applicable, makes connections with various groups to encourage regular use of facility space and involvement of clients in recreation/leisure activities. Provides and promotes leadership, and maintains knowledge in Recreation Therapy and clinical practice related to nature and scope of human service delivery systems, program specific health management, and the diversity of client populations including cultural and diagnostic groups served within the therapeutic recreation process. This includes etiology, symptomatology, prognosis, treatment of conditions and related secondary complications by methods such as facilitating continuous learning, reviewing literature in designated areas, consulting with clinical and community experts, evaluating clinical practice and referral systems, developing or revising practice guidelines, and developing/presenting education sessions based on knowledge of Recreation Therapy.Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based Recreation Therapy practice related to applicable program health issues and treatment. Comprehensive knowledge of theories and concepts of therapeutic recreation, leisure, social psychology and current trends and practice in designated areas. Comprehensive knowledge of recreation therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care. Comprehensive knowledge of organizing therapeutic recreation services including the development of a written plan or operation. Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally safe care and its application to the defined population of clients.Education, Training and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from a recognized post-secondary program. Two (2) years' recent, related experience working in a mental health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for membership in the British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA).About Coast
Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada, and operates a large array of innovative housing and community based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.
Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services.
Why Coast
We believe in the person, not the disease We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization We strive to be the best that we can be We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization***Employees of Coast must apply within seven days of the posting date with their internal account (Coast email address registered) to be considered as an internal applicant. Current Coast employees who apply to this posting using external accounts or after the 7 day deadline will be considered as external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***
Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability
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