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