Recreation Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

The Turningpoint Program (Unit 3-6) at Alberta Hospital Edmonton is an 18-bed inpatient forensic unit that supports youths and young adults who are in conflict with the law. The Turningpoint Program provides assessment, stabilization, short- and long-term treatment to youth with legal standing under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Stabilization is also provided to youths experiencing an acute psychiatric disruption. The Turningpoint Program is a very dynamic and unique program, and the successful candidate will be skilled with engagement, de-escalation skills and healthy boundaries, while providing excellent care in a collaborative team environment. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic recreation services in accordance with clinical standards and evidence-based frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical reasoning skills to effectively manage and treat an adolescent population. The position requires a solid understanding of common diagnoses, such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression and Anxiety, as well as a strong foundation in recreation therapy and leisure based therapeutic interventions. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity in leisure planning; have excellent verbal and written communication skills; an ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team; and a proven competency to deliver a high-quality standard of care. Candidates must also have a demonstrated proficiency in delivering group therapy and facilitating structured therapeutic recreation programming for adolescents.

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.