Recreation Therapist I

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Rockyview General Hospital

📁: Rehabilitation & Therapy

📅   : ALB00326338 Requisition #

📅   : Dec 07, 2022 Post Date

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Classification: Recreation Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Unit 45, Mental Health

Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 14-DEC-2022

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 09-JAN-2023

Temporary End Date: 30-JUL-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 20

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $36.32

Maximum Salary: $48.75

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:

Minimum 1 year experience as a Recreational Therapist in an adult acute care setting within the last 3 years. Minimum 1 year experience with facilitation groups or presentations to adult learners within the last 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an acute adult inpatient psychiatric setting within the last 5 years. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis (DSM V) and symptomatology. Experience in therapeutic modalities such as: Culturally appropriate care, Trauma Informed Care, CBT, Mindfulness, DBT and/or other evidence-based modalities. NVCI certification within the last 2 years. Crisis management skills including Suicide Risk assessments, intervention, and treatment de-escalation skills (i.e., Collaborative Problem Solving).

Please note:

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Security Screening:

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