Rehabilitation-focused Recreation Therapist develops recovery-oriented care for mental health clients. Bring therapeutic recreation experience, community knowledge, and cooperative clinical communication.

As part of Fraser Health's community-based care team, you will plan, implement, document, and evaluate recreation programs. The position addresses clients' diverse needs while restoring leisure functioning and psychosocial health. You will also share expertise with health professionals and contribute to program quality.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and evaluate meaningful recreation programs and leisure activities
- Assess client conditions, abilities, interests, and goals
- Educate clients and health professionals about leisure resources
- Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and quality improvement




- Maintain current evidence-based therapeutic recreation knowledge

Requirements:

- Three years recent recreation therapy experience with mental health clients
- Eligible for British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association membership
- Knowledge of other health disciplines' scopes of practice
- Strong referral and collaboration skills with community services
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the role

Deliver evidence-based recreation therapy, interdisciplinary education, and recovery-focused rehabilitation for Fraser Health mental health clients.

📌 Rehabilitation Recreation Therapist Mental Health (Abbotsford)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Abbotsford