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Recreation Therapist | Complex Mental Health

@ Carewest Innovative Healthcare

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Calgary, Alberta

Sur placeTemps pleinTemps partiel3+ ans d’expérience
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Carewest Innovative Healthcare is hiring a Recreation Therapist for its Complex Mental Health program at Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre. The role assesses, plans, delivers and evaluates individualized and group therapeutic recreation for adults with complex mental health, behavioural and cognitive needs, and guides recreation support staff. The posting lists day shifts of 08:00 to 16:15, full-time or part-time (0.8 to 1.0 FTE), pay of $40.81 to $54.34 per hour, and HSAA union membership.

Responsabilités :

  • Assess client needs and set therapeutic recreation goals
  • Deliver individual and group recreation interventions
  • Develop and evaluate person-centred treatment plans
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
  • Guide recreation support staff, students and volunteers

Résumé des exigences :

  • Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related field
  • Active ATRA registration
  • Current BLS CPR certification
  • CTRS designation an asset
  • Three years of recreation therapy experience preferred
  • Experience with complex mental health or cognitive needs preferred

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Date publiée par l’employeur
2026-11-05
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2026-11-05
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2026-11-09

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Détails du poste

NiveauIntermédiaire
DomaineProfessions paramédicales
Expérience3 an(s) et plus
Horairejour
Déplacementsavion : aucun · route : aucun
Milieu de travailRésidence de soins
PositionAssis et debout
Exigences physiquesphysique faible · ordinateur modéré
LanguesEnglish
Permis et certificationsATRA registration, BLS CPR, CTRS
FormationBaccalauréat (exigé)
Domaines d’étudesRecreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, Recreation Administration

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We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest. We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for seniors and adults under the age of 65. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,600 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow and excel with us. Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please review our open positions and apply today!

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  • 10301 Southport Lane SW, Calgary, Alberta T2W 1S7, CA
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We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level…

ChampValeur
SecteurHospitals and Health Care
Taille1,001-5,000 employees
Siège socialCalgary, Alberta
Type d’organisationNonprofit
Fondée en1961
Offres sur Jobsy66
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Position Details

Position Status: Regular Full Time | Regular Part Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1 .0 | 0.8 Shift: Days Shift Times: 08:00 - 16:15

Rate of Pay: $40.81 - $54.34

UNION: HSAA

Offer Acceptance Timeline: Due to the operational timelines associated with the opening of the new Bridgeland site, successful candidates will be required to accept or decline their offer of employment within a shortened timeframe following the verbal offer. Candidates are encouraged to be prepared to make a timely decision upon receiving an offer Position

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Recreation Therapist I is a member of the interprofessional health care team responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation services for individuals with complex mental health, behavioural, and cognitive needs.

The Recreation Therapist provides individualized and group-based therapeutic interventions focused on functional improvement, leisure education, meaningful engagement, social participation, and psychosocial well-being. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, the Recreation Therapist develops person-centred treatment plans that promote recovery, independence, dignity, and quality of life within a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

The Recreation Therapist also provides guidance and support to recreation support staff, students, and volunteers while maintaining professional standards in accordance with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA), Carewest's Philosophy of Care, and organizational policies.

Program Summary:

Complex Mental Health is a specialized mental health continuing care and post-acute program providing comprehensive care for adults with complex behavioural, cognitive, and mental health needs, including severe and persistent mental illness, dementia, acquired brain injury, and concurrent disorders. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the program delivers person-centred care in a safe and therapeutic environment that supports quality of life, dignity, and meaningful engagement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized program in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, Recreation Administration, or a related field.
• Current and active registration with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR certification.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation is an asset.
• Three years of recreation therapy experience is preferred.
• Experience providing therapeutic recreation interventions to individuals with complex mental health, behavioural, or cognitive needs is preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing individualized and group-based therapeutic recreation programs that support psychosocial well-being, recovery, and meaningful engagement.
• Knowledge of person-centred, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approaches to care.
• Experience supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, dementia, acquired brain injury, or concurrent disorders is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client needs, establish therapeutic goals, and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours and complex care situations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team to support coordinated treatment planning and care delivery.
• Experience working in specialized mental health, continuing care, rehabilitation, or post-acute settings is an asset.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation systems and relevant privacy legislation is an asset.

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