Recreation Therapist - Day Hospital - Mental Health & Addictions

Capital District Health Authority

Colchester East Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $35.83 - $47.53 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Therapeutic recreation interventions
Leisure education and counseling
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions.
  • Recreation Therapists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help clients achieve optimal functioning through therapeutic recreation and leisure education.
  • Successful candidates may receive a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services including mental health and addictions.

Salary

Base: $35.83 - $47.53 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic recreation interventions
  • Leisure education and counseling
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Quality improvement activities
  • Client assessment and treatment planning

Nice-to-have

  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good interpersonal relationship skills
  • Competency in French language

Key Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree in Recreation or Leisure Studies with Therapeutic Recreation emphasis
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with NCTRC
  • Experience with mental health and addictions populations preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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