Recreation Therapist - Day Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions

Résumé du poste

The Recreation Therapist provides therapeutic interventions, including treatment and leisure education, to help clients achieve optimal functioning and health. They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop assessment and treatment plans that improve patient independence and quality of life.

Détails du poste

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 226583Location: Central Zone, Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII Department: MHA CZ Day HospitalType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 23-Sep-26About the Opportunity As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, Recreation Therapists provide a diverse range of interventions to clients and their families enabling them to achieve their optimal level of functioning and health. A Recreation Therapist utilizes therapeutic intervention comprised of treatment, leisure education and recreation participation to promote physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning of patients. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the primary role of the Recreation Therapist provides assessment and treatment plans regarding leisure opportunities and resources in order to improve functioning and independence and reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability which will positively impact on well-being, enhancement or maintenance of personal health and quality of life. The successful candidate would be involved in quality improvement and evaluation activities to support continuous improvements in the provision of Therapeutic Recreation Services as well as the inter-professional team functioning for excellence in client care.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Baccalaureate degree in Recreation or Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC Experience in working with various populations/disability groups preferred Knowledge of leisure/recreation assessments Knowledge of leisure education and leisure counseling processes Knowledge of various health conditions and their impact on health and well being Effective counseling and verbal/written communication skills Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently Demonstrated ability to establish and promote good interpersonal relationships Demonstrated ability to select suitable activities Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 12 months Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits $35.83 - $46.37 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. ​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Ce que vous ferez

The Recreation Therapist provides therapeutic interventions, including treatment and leisure education, to help clients achieve optimal functioning and health. They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop assessment and treatment plans that improve patient independence and quality of life.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in Recreation or Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC is required.

Avantages

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

Compétences indiquées

• written communication · Souhaitée
• Quality Improvement · Souhaitée
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Therapeutic recreation
• Leisure education
• Leisure counseling
• Recreation assessment
• Treatment planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Counseling
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Quality improvement
• Patient assessment
• Disability support
• Interpersonal relationships
• Activity selection
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Leisure Education
• Treatment Planning
• Leisure And Recreation
• Quality Improvement
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Communication
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Innovation
• Personal Health Records
• Recreational Therapy

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Addiction Therapist
• Family / Behavioral Therapist
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health Counselors
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors