Recreation Therapist Mental Health Inpatient Unit

Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)

At BCHS we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris Ontario we serve with purpose passion and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.

• Brantford General Hospital Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• The Willett in Paris Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.

With over 130 years of service BCHS is evolving with a renewed focus on excellence collaboration and innovation. Our strategic priorities center on Quality Care Connected Teams and a Healthy Future for our patients our people and our community. Our culture is shaped by our core values and pillars:

Core Values

Four Pillars

Be Bold and Courageous

Commit to Excellence

Champion Equity

Be Trustworthy

Patient-First

People-Centred

Partnership- Based

Progress- Focused

These values reflect who we are what we stand for and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcareright here at BCHS.

Why Choose BCHS

• Investing in You Access to a centralized Education Fund tuition support and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Scheduling Within a standard work week
• Career Growth Internal job postings mentorship programs and leadership development.
• Predictable Work Locations Stability and consistency in your work environment.
• Collaborative Team Culture Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive interdisciplinary setting.
• Employee Wellness Matters Peer Support Team Wellness Committee Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Commitment to Safety Comprehensive safety programs for all
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
• Diversity & Inclusion We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring retention and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits policies and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
• Recognition & Rewards Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
• Community Impact Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
• Choose Civility Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace as individuals treat one anotherand the communities we serve with dignity empathy and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness setting clear expectations and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Mental Health & Addictions the incumbent will function as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. The recreation therapist meets the assessed needs of patients provides treatment interventions and community transition and integration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments of patients to determine individualized leisure needs
• Develops patient centred treatment goals based on assessment findings
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to facilitate the achievement of overall goals set for the patient
• Demonstrates leadership skills while engaging with the care team to ensure patients are prioritized according to recreation therapy needs
• Plans implements and evaluates goal focused individual and group leisure programs
• Supports patients and families to link with community resources on discharge
• Actively participates in care team meetings action rounds and working groups
• Maintains appropriate patient documentation
• Collects accurate workload and other related statistics
• Supervise and support volunteers and recreation therapy students
• Professional accountability to TROs standards of practice
• Safety (patient worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Degree in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation and/or a related degree and a post graduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
• Membership eligibility in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Registered (R/TRO) and/or Canadian *Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)

Our Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life including people of all genders sexual orientations racial and ethnic backgrounds Indigenous identities abilities and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care

We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations please inform us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to Make a Difference
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.

AI Use in Hiring
Brant Community Healthcare System does not use artificial intelligence (AI) automated tools or algorithms to screen assess or rank candidates during the hiring process; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.