Moncton Recreation Therapist 1 (RE01) PCN 1001987

Moncton Recreation Therapist 1 (RE01) PCN 1001987

Location: Moncton area (Horizon), _Recreation Therapist - Moncton Area, New Brunswick - Temporary Full Time

Competition #: 168990 External

Posted: October 26, 2026

Closes: November 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 16, 2026

Anticipated End Date: April 5, 2027

Location: Mental Health Program (inpatient psychiatric units 3100/3200/3700 unit)

Recreation Therapy ~ The Moncton Hospital ~ Moncton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification: Recreation Therapist 1 (RE01)

Job Classification Type: SHCP

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

FTE: 1

Schedule: Day, Other, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: 36.3735 to 45.5606 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 13% benefit premium as per SHCP collective agreement article 57.02(a))

JOB PURPOSE

TheRecreation Therapist - Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for providing clinical recreation therapy.

QUALIFICATIONS

- A Bachelor degree in Recreation with major course work in mental health or the social sciences. Must have two years of experience working in the mental health field.
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Recreation Therapist – Addictions and Mental Health is responsible for:

- Assessing, planning, and providing recreational therapy to individuals and groups
- Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
- Maintaining clinical records and documentation
- Monitoring and responding to high risk mental health activities
- Providing guidance and support to activity workers and other health care providers
- Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices and clinical guidelines
- Ordering, maintaining and ensuring and inventory of equipment and supplies

Competencies identified by HorizonHealth Network:

- Communication
- Information Gathering
- Interpersonal Relations
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive setting for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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