Recreation Therapist - Inpatient Mental Health - Regular part-time - 2026-16439

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Toronto, ON

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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

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