Recreation Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients living with complex mental illness and homelessness. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centered, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients’ treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in the creation and implementation of recreation groups.

Description:

As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centered, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients’ treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.

Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: Y
Classification: Recreation Therapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Street Connect
Primary Location: Centre 5010
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.50
Posting End Date: 04-APR-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 14-APR-2025
Temporary End Date: 25-MAR-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $37.35
Maximum Salary: $49.73
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:
1+ years’ experience with Addiction and Mental Health.

Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.