Recreation Therapist - C3 Mental Health

Job Description

Recreation Therapist - MRHH C3 Purple Mental Health

Temporary Part Time (Approximately 6 months)(2)

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, will work within the context of a dynamic client / patient and family recovery model of care, and in accordance with established standards of practice, and the vision and values of the organization.

Works in a team based environment promoting a holistic leisure lifestyle by addressing the social, physical, spiritual, emotional and cognitive needs of clients / patients.

Contracts will include staff, clients, families, and community agencies.

Contribute to safe, quality care by

• Develop, plan, facilitate, schedule, organize and implement various therapeutic recreation programs within both inpatient and outpatient environments.
• Conduct assessments, developing individual recreation plans, completing patient documentation, skill, instruction, development of program goals and objectives, and evaluating a variety of individual and group recreation programs.

What must you have?

• Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited university.
• Current CPR / First Aid.
• Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO).
• 3-5 years’ experience working on an Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and Mental Health Day Hospital Program.

What else do you bring?

• Experience working as a primary therapist and be able to carry a caseload in a Mental Health Day Hospital Program.
• Strong working knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability in developing, organizing, implementing leisure / recreation programs and assessing leisure needs / goals.
• Experience in facilitating individual and group interventions.
• Able to discern relevant information to make effective decisions regarding patient care planning.
• Able to access appropriate community supports and work effectively with a culturally diverse and complex clientele.
• Ability to work independently, self-directed, and can effectively facilitate programs.
• Able to work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to deliver information and work effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrated strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Ability to analyze research and implement evidence-based practice into Policy and Procedure development and clinical practice.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behavior that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health Excellence, Leadership, and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes :

• Experience in EPIC.
• Current certification in non-violent crisis intervention.
• Experience in supervising Recreation Therapy Students and volunteers.
• You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
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