Recreation Therapist I

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• Classification:
• Recreation Therapist I
• Union:
• HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program:
• Recreation Inpatient AMH
• Primary Location:
• St Therese-St. Paul Hlth Ctr
• Location Details:
• As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
• Not Applicable
• FTE:
• 1.00
• Posting End Date:
• 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class:
• Regular Full Time
• Date Available:
• 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
• 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
• 2
• Shifts per cycle:
• 10
• Shift Pattern:
• Days
• Days Off:
• Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
• $40.81
• Maximum Salary:
• $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement:
• Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies.

Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction conditions, therapeutic interventions, and trauma‑informed care practices. Experience planning, leading, and evaluating group therapeutic recreation activities for adults in mental health or clinical settings. Strong ability to assess functional abilities, leisure needs, and therapeutic goals using standardized assessment tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to maintain compassion, professionalism, and sound judgment when working with individuals experiencing acute mental health symptoms.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing recreational therapy in a group setting is required. Experience in addiction and/or mental health settings is considered an asset.