(Temporary Full Time) Recreation Therapist- Forensic Reintegration Unit (Fcru)

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences requires a full-time temporary Recreation Therapist within the General Forensic Service on the Forensic Community Reintegration Unit (FCRU). As a Recreation Therapist, you will provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses by using a recovery focused model of care, built upon compassion, inspiration, and hope. The Recreation Therapist will assess, develop, implement and evaluate individualized and group therapeutic recreation programs as well as providing functional and strength based social skill programs, which support and encourage the treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery programming for a Forensic population. The Therapeutic Recreationist is knowledgeable of the Forensic population and contributes to the patient’s Plan of Care working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

The position being recruited for is within the Forensic Program on the Forensic community Reintegration Unit (FCRU). The Forensic community Reintegration Unit (FCRU) provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who have come in contact with the law and are ordered by courts or Ontario Review Board (ORB) and who require accommodation at a lower security level. The focus of this unit is to reintegrate patients back to living in the community and supporting them along their journey, by encouraging and supporting educational goals and supporting patients in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.

Please Note: Although the posted vacancy is for the Forensic Community Reintegration Unit (FCRU) of the General Forensic Service, all Recreation Therapists may support Recreation Therapists from across the Forensic Program and must have the ability to work in any area of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences as patient needs dictate.

Qualifications Required and Preferred
• Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation and 2 years related experience is required
• Knowledge of current therapeutic recreation practices, theories, methodologies
• Current TRO membership required and eligible registration with TRO is preferred
• Knowledgeable of recovery and mental illness including treatment practices
• Ability to implement appropriate treatment, leisure education and participation programs
• Skills in therapeutic recreation assessment and program design
• Experience in a mental health setting (preference given to individual with DD knowledge/experience) Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills, liaise with community agencies
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and perform physical demands of the position.
• Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) certification.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table - This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit. 

1 Vacancy Available

1 year contract

Job Posting Closing: February 24, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.