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Recreation Therapist I

@ Recovery Alberta

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Overview

Recovery Alberta is hiring a Recreation Therapist I for a temporary full-time position at Alberta Hospital Edmonton, running to August 31, 2028. The role uses recreation and leisure to support patients living with addiction and mental health concerns across adult acute, forensic and rehabilitation services. The posting states a rotating schedule of days, evenings and weekends, with pay of $40.81 to $54.34 per hour.

Responsibilities:

Assess clients' recreation and leisure needs
Develop treatment plans and therapeutic programs
Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions
Evaluate client progress and document treatment
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families

Requirements summary:

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or related field
ATRA registration active or eligible
Experience with addictions and mental health
Demonstrated group and individual program facilitation
Valid BLS-HCP certificate
Class IV driver's licence or obtain within first month

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First seen by our source: 2026-11-06
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Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	38.75
Schedule	day, evening, weekends
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Hospital or clinic
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical low · computer moderate
Licences & certifications	ATRA registration, BLS-HCP, CTRS
Driver’s licence	required
Education	Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of study	Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

People associated on LinkedIn: 1,108
Other recorded names: Recovery Alberta
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Industry	Mental Health Care
Company size	5,001-10,000 employees
Organization type	Government Agency
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Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Care Manager for Allied Health and Patient Experience, the Recreation Therapist I (RecT I) is an integrated member of the interdisciplinary team that uses recreation and leisure to promote the recovery process for individuals living with addiction and/or mental health concerns. The Recreation Therapist I position will support patients in all of AHE’s service delivery areas including Adult Acute, Forensics and Rehabilitation. Responsibilities include assessing a client’s recreation and leisure needs, developing treatment plans and programs, providing evidenced based therapeutic programs and interventions to meet these needs and evaluating the client’s progress. The incumbent will utilize a strength based, recovery-oriented approach in their service delivery at the site.

Description:

As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients' treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.

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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:

Valid Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS-HCP. Experience working with individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. Must have demonstrated experience with individual and group program facilitation. Understanding and knowledge of recovery orientated care and rehabilitation models. Must have Class IV Drivers License or be able to obtain within the first month of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong patient and family centered approach. Ability to work within a collaborative team environment. Demonstration of punctuality, dependability and attendance record verifiable by references. CTRS designation considered and asset.

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