(TEMPORARY FULL TIME ) RECREATION THERAPIST - ADOLESCENTS

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences • Whitby, ON

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Ontario Shores requires a Therapeutic Recreationist for the Central Recreation Program to assess, develop, implement and evaluate individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs as well as providing functional and strength based social skill programs, which support and encourage treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming. The Therapeutic Recreationist contributes to the patient’s Plan of Care working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. Please note: you may be required to provide program and services to areas within the hospital as required.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation and 2 years related experience is required.
• Knowledge of current therapeutic recreation practices, theories, methodologies.
• Current TRO membership required and eligible registration with TRO is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of recovery and mental illness including treatment practices.
• Ability to implement appropriate treatment, leisure education and participation programs.
• Skills in therapeutic recreation assessment and program design.
• Experience in a mental health setting (preference given to individual with DD knowledge/experience).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to liaise with community agencies.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and perform physical demands of the position.
• A valid driver’s license.
• CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Eligible registration with TRO is preferred.
• Experience in a mental health setting with DD knowledge/experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs.
• Provide functional and strength based social skill programs that support and encourage treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming.
• Contribute to the patient’s Plan of Care working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.
• May be required to provide program and services to areas within the hospital as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree