Job Description

Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM25-378E

Title:

Recreation Therapist II (TFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Temporary Full-time

Contract End Date:

04/30/2026

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days

Unit:

Schizophrenia Inpatient

Department:

Integrated Schizophrenia Recovery Program

Union:

OPSEU Local 479

Site:

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Duties:

Implement and coordinate all therapeutic recreation programs in the Schizophrenia Program under the General direction of the Manager, Patient Care Services. Develop goals and objectives for the provision of recreation and leisure services. Develop therapeutic recreation programs and services in response to clients' needs, expressed interests and/or based on best practices. Ensure that program planning includes written goals and objectives, a description of the staff and space requirements necessary to implement the activity. Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to recreation and leisure programs and services Manage equipment resources. Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities. Provide opportunities for each client to plan, initiate, facilitate and participate in his/her own recreation, leisure and educational opportunities within the Schizophrenia Unit and community. Research recreational and leisure opportunities that are suitable for those clients with severe mental illness. Co-ordinate recreation services with other internal and external services and/or community agencies Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and family members. Supervise student placements and volunteers. Facilitate and implement quality management and risk management activities for the Schizophrenia Program. Complete initial assessments, quarterly reports and annual reports in accordance with the ROHCG policies and procedures and TRO Standards of Practice. Develop a recreation plan for each individual client in accordance with their needs, skills, and functioning level. Ensure that information about recreation, programs and services are readily available to clients, their representatives, and families. Ensure that assistance or adaptations are provided to facilitate client participation in activities they wish to attend. Ensure that small group activities and individualized activities are provided for those clients not interested or able to participate in large group programs. Provide outings and activities outside of the facility. Participate as an active member of the ROMHC Recreation Therapy Discipline, reporting to the Chief of Recreation Therapy with regard to professional issues and standards. Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal. Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal's Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

University degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies or a post-grad Therapeutic Recreation diploma. Experience working with clients who suffer from a severe mental illness. Knowledge of the impact of diagnosis on leisure functioning. Ability to develop, plan and lead a variety of recreation therapy, leisure education and participation programs that are client-centred, evidence-based and outcome oriented. Experience conducting leisure assessments, developing and delivering therapeutic programs, evaluation of programs and services, documenting to reflect client-centred outcomes and progress, and facilitating links with the community. Experience working in a community setting is an asset. Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is an asset and eligible for registration. Class F license is an asset. English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

45.45 to 54.10 per hour

Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications. The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment. * The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.