Posting # 56219 - [ OPSEU Paramed ]

Temporary employment anticipated to extend until June 30, 2027, subject to the availability of work.

The Forensic Psychiatry Program has adopted the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Model as its overarching philosophical framework. This philosophy is built on a set of principles and values that emphasize client and family involvement in decision making, client choice, and the provision of a range of services to meet treatment, rehabilitation and support needs. There is a commitment from mental health service professionals to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients based on their stated preferences, wishes, desires and life plans. As part of the forensic system, this must also be accomplished within the parameters defined by the Ontario Review Board within each patient's Disposition order An opportunity exists within the Forensic Inpatient program for a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to provide comprehensive assessment/treatment/rehabilitation to clients with serious mental illness using the principles of client centred care within the context of an interdisciplinary team approach.



Essential Qualifications

• University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences or Services with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
• Valid membership as a Registered - Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (R/TRO)
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, and implement a personalized approach to service delivery within the guidelines of the Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery Model in accordance with TRO standards of practice
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge, skills and recent experience in providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with serious mental illness
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications, symptom management and their impact in providing therapeutic recreation interventions
• In-depth knowledge of major mental illness from a biopsychosocial perspective
• Experience in crisis intervention
• Experience in the development of teaching materials and the teaching of patients, family and caregivers
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a therapeutic recreation professional
• Experience in mental health

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

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