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Recreation Therapist I

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  • 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…
  • Allied Health and Patient Experience
  • Minimum Salary:
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or 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.

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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.

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IndustryMental Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
Organization typeGovernment 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.

  • Classification:
    • Recreation Therapist I
  • Union:
    • HSAA Prof/Tech
  • Unit and Program:
    • Allied Health and Patient Experience
  • Primary Location:
    • Alberta Hospital Edmonton
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.60
  • Posting End Date:
    • 18-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 28-NOV-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 30-JUL-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 6
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days, Evenings Weekends
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $40.81
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $54.34
  • 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:

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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