Recreation Therapy Associate - ECFH - Mental Health & Addictions Req ID: 226556 Location: CentralZone,East Coast Forensic Hospital Department: MHA CZ ECFH Recreation Therapy Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition Posting Closing Date: 18-Sep-26

About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager, and under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, the Recreation Therapy Associate works to support clients and families through application of therapeutic recreation intervention aimed at holistic functioning of clients.

The Recreation Therapy

Associate contributes to assessment, evidence-informed interventions, planning and evaluation of recreation therapy services. Recreation therapy associates provide interventions to groups or individuals in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, related to the client’s leisure needs and overall plan of care.

About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

A post-secondary diploma with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited educational institution

Standard First Aid

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

BCLS

Experience working with individuals with physical/cognitive disabilities

Experience with mental health addictions is an asset

Ability to work effectively within a team or other healthcare professionals

Ability to assist in the plan, develop, implement and evaluation of Therapeutic Recreation programs

Effective listening and communication skills; ability to motivate patients/veterans

Adaptability/Flexibility: changing and adapting skills to changing patient populations and/or worksites

Ability to work independently, without direct supervision

Ability to understand medical terminology used in a clinical area, and use within the documentation





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 bi-weekly

Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits $22.84 - $26.86 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 creative, 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.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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