Summary of Duties:

• • Working with an interprofessional team, the Recreation Therapist is responsible to plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions for Adolescents and Adults who have been diagnosed with a major mental illness.
  • Participate in educational activities and other duties as required.
  • Demonstrate ability to organize, supervise volunteers within the program
  • Participate in RT professional initiatives

Qualifications/Skills:

• • Degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies with therapeutic recreation specialization;
  • CPR Certification at the Basic Rescuer level essential;
  • CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Gentle Persuasion Approach (GPA) an asset;
  • Membership with a Recreation Therapy Professional Association essential;
  • R/TRO designation preferred;
  • Minimum 1 year experience working in Mental Health;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both within the organization and the community;
  • Demonstrated awareness of, or involvement in, current issues in the Recreation Therapy profession at a provincial or national level;
  • Ability to work with the multidisciplinary team and multiple health professions on clinical and program development issues