Recreation Therapist at IWK Health

Enhance adolescent leisure skills as a Recreation Therapist at IWK Health in Halifax. Collaborate with families and community groups to optimize leisure involvement through assessments and interventions.

This temporary full-time position focuses on promoting leisure lifestyle development for clients in the AIS Trauma Day Stream. As a Recreation Therapist, you will assess recreation needs, set achievable goals, and implement tailored interventions.

Your role will involve working within an interdisciplinary team, ensuring family-centered care and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop individualized leisure skills programs for adolescents

• Conduct assessments with clients and families

• Implement and evaluate tailored interventions

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members

• Provide documentation and tracking of client progress

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in Recreation or Leisure Studies

• Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

• Minimum two years of experience as a Recreation Therapist

• Experience with adolescents in mental health settings preferred

• Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver's license required

Bring your expertise in therapeutic recreation to support IWK Health's mission in Halifax.
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