Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is an integrated community mental health and primary care hub that has been providing mental health services to Durham Region for over 60 years. During that time, it has evolved to provide a broad range of services to individuals and their families experiencing mental health challenges, from information and education to case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, housing and primary healthcare. These services are provided through inter-professional teams focused on providing clinically based services that, in addition to dealing with client mental health issues, address social determinants of health using the recovery model.

Reporting to the HART Hub Lead, the Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of clients. This role works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to promote recovery, enhance quality of life, and foster community integration for individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Monday, Wednesday, Friday / Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Participates as a member of a high performance, multi-service team within the HART Hub program.

Develop, implement, evaluate and revise treatment goal plans in collaboration with clients and HART Hub team members. Provides services in a respectful individualized, supportive, and flexible manner. Supports and assists clients with enhancing their skills to increase their quality of life promotinghealthy living standards Consults and collaborates with community resources and service providers ensuring clients obtain the most appropriate services and continuity in their care.

Documents workload as outlined in CMHA Durham policies and procedures.

Recreational Therapy Services





Develop individualized and group recreation therapy plans aligned with clients' goals and treatment plans. Facilitate a variety of therapeutic recreation activities (e.g., arts, sports, community outings, wellnessprograms) in individual and group settings. Collaborate with clinical and support staff to integrate recreation therapy into holistic care.

Advocate for clients' access to community resources and inclusive recreation opportunities. Attends professional meetings, educational conferences and designated training workshops, as assigned, to maintain up-to-date knowledge and relevant certification. Provides agency training to internal staff as needed/directed.

Mentors Recreational

Therapy students completing their school related placements Adhere to CMHA Durham client safety programs including program policies as well as infection control andprevention procedures. In partnership with clients, family members, and fellow staff, maintain open lines ofcommunication to assist the organization in identifying and achieving quality outcomes for client safety. Participate in organizational quality improvement activities, e.g. accreditation projects, committee work, special events Participate in quality improvement activities at the team/program level Operates personal vehicle to perform the duties of the job Creativity and innovation required daily using sight, hearing and touch to operate a computer Risk Management: Minimizes risks adhering to CMHA Durham Policies and Procedures identifying, assessing,



evaluating and controlling risks ensuring well-being of employees and clients Bachelor's Degree in Recreational Therapy and a minimum of one-year related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, experience and/or lived/life experiences is required.

Active membership to a relevant association (provincial or national) is seen as an asset. Sound knowledge the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Ontario ACTT Standards, social service benefits and related legislation in Ontario. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, community, partners and always represent the agency in a professional manner.

Ability to acquire and utilize community resources effectively to meet client's needs. Intermediate proficiency in oral and written French an asset Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook), as well as the internet Works on site in office settings and occasionally off site in the community in public environments Exposure to psychiatric behaviors that may be considered offensive (abusive/irate clients), deadlines, multiple demands, distractions/Interruptions CMHA Durham is a non-profit community-based organization that believes that mental and physical health care is for everyone regardless of class, race, sexuality, gender, age, faith, or ability. With a adaptable working model (within reasonable parameters of the program), memberships to meditation apps, competitive vacation, wellness time and 100% employer paid health benefits, work-life balance is not only encouraged but expected.

Our Monday – Friday work week has 35 hours for most position and everyone gets their birthday off with pay. CMHA Durham endorses the principles of workforce diversity and does not use AI algorithms or automated decision-making in the recruitment process. we are here to help and support you.

📌 RECREATION THERAPIST- Full Time (Oshawa)
🏢 CMHA Durham
📍 Oshawa