Make a difference in a growing, creative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Recreation Therapist, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

What You’ll Be Doing

Assume a therapeutic role in the motivation, counselling, supervision, and instruction of patients in treatment interventions

Facilitate psychoeducational and experiential groups

Administer and interpret Recreation Therapy assessments to determine leisure functioning, and needs/problems using standardized assessment tools and group process, 1:1 interviews, and observation skills

Communicate and document results of the assessment to the patient, family, and team

Provide individual counselling following Recreation Therapy assessment

Document treatment and ongoing progress of patient

Support individual skill development relating to community leisure resources

Develop, implement, and evaluate programs based on patient needs

Consult, liaise, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members involved in patient care during meetings regarding patient progress, recommendations, and program issues

Provide group and 1:1 coverage for other interdisciplinary team members during vacation, sick time and leaves

Act as a consultant,



and work collaboratively with Recreation Therapists in other programs regarding specialized patient needs

Mentor/supervise University Recreational Therapy students completing placements

Advocate the Recreation Therapy Service Delivery Model perspective, and promote the value of Recreation Therapy as an essential service

Participate in relevant committee work, program development, research projects, and continuous quality improvement activities

Attend relevant discipline and service area meetings

Act as a resource to hospital and community regarding clinical expertise

Remain accountable for budget supplies

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy

CPR Certification is required

Registration (R/TRO) OR Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required within 1 year of hire

Comfortable with public speaking and large group facilitation

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Awareness and acknowledgement of the value of using measurement-based care when supporting patients/clients to help guide clinical decision making; experience an asset

Ability to use a continuum of Recreation Therapy Interventions for group facilitation

Gentle Persuasion Approach training an asset





Montessori based programming for dementia care an asset

Seniors Fitness Instructor training an asset

Excellent assessment and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health and Safety Standards

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why work with us
Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!

Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.

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📌 Recreation Therapist, Masters & Oasis (Ontario)
🏢 Homewood Health Centre
📍 Ontario