Recreation Therapist I

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Henwood Treatment Centre

📁: Rehabilitation & Therapy

📅   : ALB00448584 Requisition #

📅   : Aug 13, 2024 Post Date

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Classification: Recreation Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Henwood Treatment Centre

Primary Location: Henwood Treatment Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 20-AUG-2024

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 30-SEP-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 60

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $37.35

Maximum Salary: $49.73

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:

Experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health concerns. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong understanding of harm reduction and trauma informed practices. Experience with both group and individual education and treatment would be required. Experience in individual assessment is necessary. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with an electronic medical record would be an asset. Background in program planning would be helpful. Previous experience in live-in treatment settings would be an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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