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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences | whitby, Canada | Posted July 04, 2026
Position Overview
Make a difference at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences as a Recreation Therapist focused on geriatric populations. Utilize a recovery-based model to empower patients with mental illnesses.
You will be integral to assessing and designing therapeutic recreation programs that meet the unique needs of older adults, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team. This position emphasizes support and rehabilitation for patients facing dementia or severe mental illness, guiding them toward successful community transition.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess and evaluate recreational therapy programs for effectiveness
• Develop strength-based social skill enhancement activities
• Work within three geriatric inpatient units
• Contribute to individualized patient Plans of Care
• Collaborate with community agencies for patient support
Requirements:
• Therapeutic Recreation degree with 2+ years in the field<...