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Recreation Therapist - Inpatient Mental Health - Regular Part-Time 2025-12509

Toronto, ON
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Part time
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

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

Requirements

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