Reporting to the Care Manager of Addiction and Mental Health Supported Living, the Recreational Therapist (RecT) is a key member of an interdisciplinary team supporting individuals with addiction and/or mental health concerns living in community-based transitional and permanent harm reduction housing. The RecT provides holistic assessment, intervention, and evaluation services within a wellness-oriented, collaborative model that recognizes each individual’s unique strengths and goals. Interventions are tailored to client needs and self-identified goals and may include urgent response, ongoing support, or short-term consultation. The RecT delivers direct client care, collaborates with team members, families, and community partners, and helps develop natural supports to maximize independence and self-management. The role also involves participating in innovative, evidence-informed practices, quality improvement, research, and evaluation initiatives. The RecT is responsible for expanding recreational opportunities within the program area and developing programming that promotes hope, self-identity, personal meaning, and responsibility. Activities are designed to support recovery, engagement, and overall well-being. This position supports two supported living sites. Anderson Hall, located on the Royal Alexandra Hospital campus, is a semi-independent apartment program that assists clients transitioning to independent living through treatment planning and clinical support. The second site is a new housing initiative serving clients who have historically struggled to maintain stable housing and participate in treatment programming. Recreational programming at Anderson Hall focuses on community integration and participation, while programming at the new site is primarily delivered onsite to enhance engagement and support recovery.
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: Addiction and Mental Health Supported Living
- Primary Location: Edmonton Comm Health Hub North
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 27-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $40.81
- Maximum Salary: $54.34
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
Active membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) will be required and must be maintained for duration of employment. Must have valid Class 5 vehicle license as the position supports multiple sites in the Edmonton area. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS-HCP) is required. Successful candidate must demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to ongoing reconciliation, as well as flexibility, openness, and a desire to be a strong team player.
Preferred Qualifications:
Mental health and/or addictions experience preferred. Community-based experience in a wide range of housing settings, from independent to permanent supported housing, would be an asset. Experience working with multiple partners is an asset. Excellent communication and self-management skills are an asset. Current NCI - Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification is an asset.
