Enhance youth mental health through recreation therapy at IWK Health in Halifax. This position focuses on client-centered interventions and teamwork to foster positive leisure experiences for children.
The Recreation Therapist will join the Children's Intensive Services team at IWK Health. You'll deliver family-focused care, assess recreational needs, and set realistic goals for youth. Your work will focus on developing lifelong leisure skills through group and individual interventions, crucial for improving quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess recreational and leisure needs of children
• Develop and implement individual therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams
• Document and evaluate progress effectively
• Promote positive leisure involvement for youth
Requirements:
• Degree in Recreation or equivalent field
• Certified as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRC)
• Minimum two years of experience in mental health settings
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to family-centered care approaches
Apply your expertise to promote well-being and leisure among children at IWK Health, Halifax.
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📌 Recreation Therapist for Children's Services (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality