OPSEU
Job Title: Recreation Therapist

Status: Temporary Part Time

Department: Residential - McKay

Program: Durham Mental Health Services

8 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Durham Mental Health Services

Wage Schedule: $38.940 - $45.430 per hour

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Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 29 October 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 5 November 2026.

Position Description
The Recreation Therapist (RT) works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team within the intensive day treatment program supporting clients' work towards their Mental Health goals.

RT is primarily responsible for assessment, intervention and evaluation related to clients' leisure needs, interests, abilities, community support and recovery.



Using a client-centered approach, this position involves collaboration with the client, family, and the interdisciplinary team in the development of therapeutic recreation interventions, which maximize independent leisure functioning and enhance the well‑being of the client. The major functions of the RT are directly related to the Therapeutic Recreation Standards of Practice.

Duties And Responsibilities
Using a cooperative approach and evidence based practice, the RT is responsible for individual and group assessment, goal-setting, and implementation of intervention programs to promote independent functioning within the physical, emotional, mental and social domains.

Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in Recreation & Leisure Studies & a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Minimum 2 years recent, related knowledge, skills and experience

Demonstrated experience in applying prompt assessment

Experience working with individuals with Mental Health issues

Knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and their impact in providing therapeutic recreation interventions

Proven experience in crisis intervention

Experience developing and leading workshops and groups,

Demonstrated computer proficiency in Word, Power Point, Internet/Intranet and

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📌 2600002905 - Recreation Therapist (Manitoba)
🏢 Lakeridge Health
📍 Manitoba