Recreation Therapist
Job in
Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Vancouver Coastal Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 37.89 - 47.31 CAD Hourly
CAD
37.89
47.31
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr.
- CAD $47.31/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Recreation Therapist to join the Alouette Site Homes team in Maple Ridge, BC. Apply today to join our team!
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This complex MHSU Tertiary housing initiative is located in Maple Ridge, BC, and is a vital component of the Tertiary Care Continuum outside of the hospital setting. The team will provide long-term psychosocial and rehabilitative care for up to 18 residents in two newly renovated homes, while working in a setting that provides a unique opportunity for professional growth, skill development and experience expansion in delivering high-quality MHSU care.
As a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:
Work in a team-based environment and ensures the provision of Recreation Therapy services in designated programs focused on designated clients, and coordinates and participates in quality improvement and risk management initiatives, meetings, research and education.Provide Recreation Therapy assessments/interventions as required and provides work direction to designated students, staff and volunteers.Qualifications
Education & Experience
Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.Two (2) years' recent, related experience working with the designated population group in the applicable program area/setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Eligible for certification and CTRS credential with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based Recreation Therapy practice related to applicable program health issues and treatment.Comprehensive knowledge of theories and concepts of therapeutic recreation, leisure, social psychology and current trends and practice in designated areas.Comprehensive knowledge of recreation therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Comprehensive knowledge of organizing therapeutic recreation services including the development of a written plan or operation.Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.Demonstrated ability to teach clients and co-workers both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, other health care staff, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated ability to integrate Recreation Therapy concepts and theories in a variety of settings.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to the treatment of clients with a rehabilitation/degenerative disease or disability and/or mental health issue.Documented involvement as a research investigator and/or published researcher.Basic computer literacy.Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
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