Recreation Therapy Associate - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

2d•CA$26 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, and under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate works to support clients and families through application of therapeutic recreation intervention aimed at holistic functioning of clients. The Recreation Therapy Associate contributes to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services. Recreation therapy associates provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client’s leisure needs and overall plan of care.

Requirements

A post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution or a diploma
Standard First Aid
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
BCLS
Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities
Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals
Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation programs
Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans
Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience with mental health addictions is an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Support clients and families through application of therapeutic recreation intervention aimed at holistic functioning of clients.
Contribute to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services.
Provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client’s leisure needs and overall plan of care.