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Recreation Therapist - Day Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions
Req ID: 226583
Location: CentralZone,Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building - QEII
Department: MHA CZ Day Hospital
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 23-Sep-26

About the Opportunity
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, Recreation Therapists provide a diverse range of interventions to clients and their families enabling them to achieve their optimal level of functioning and health. A Recreation Therapist utilizes therapeutic intervention comprised of treatment, leisure education and recreation participation to promote physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning of patients. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the primary role of the Recreation Therapist provides assessment and treatment plans regarding leisure opportunities and resources in order to improve functioning and independence and reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability which will positively impact on well-being, enhancement or maintenance of personal health and quality of life. The successful candidate would be involved in quality improvement and evaluation activities to support continuous improvements in the provision of Therapeutic Recreation Services as well as the inter-professional team functioning for excellence in client care.

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

Baccalaureate degree in Recreation or Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC

Experience in working with various populations/disability groups preferred

Knowledge of leisure/recreation assessments

Knowledge of leisure education and leisure counseling processes

Knowledge of various health conditions and their impact on health and well being

Effective counseling and verbal/written communication skills





Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work independently

Demonstrated ability to establish and promote valuable interpersonal relationships

Demonstrated ability to select suitable activities

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 biweekly

Approximately 12 months

Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Perks
$35.83 - $46.37 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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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📌 Recreation Therapist - Day Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia