Interior Health·Kamloops, British Columbia
Deliver engaging recreation and leisure programs in one-on-one and group settings.
Assess clients' needs and develop, coordinate, and implement therapeutic recreation plans.
Evaluate outcomes to enhance clients' health, functional status, personal development, and quality of life.
Perform detailed assessments and document behavioral and functional observations.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans.
Monitor clients' progress and adjust goals to ensure objectives are met.
Work with Occupational/Rehabilitation staff and other agencies to resolve program issues.
Contribute to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services.
Participate in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.
Provide input on developing guidelines and procedures.
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Handle administrative duties to ensure smooth operations
About Us: Overlander Extended Care is actively seeking a passionate and dedicated Recreation Therapist to join our warm and welcoming team in Kamloops, BC. This is a casual opportunity with possible day shifts from 08:30 to 16:30. Your Role: As a Recreation Therapist, you will deliver engaging recreation and leisure programs both one-on-one and in group settings. Your responsibilities include assessing clients' needs, developing and coordinating therapeutic recreation plans, and evaluating outcomes to enhance clients' health, functional status, personal development, and quality of life. You will perform detailed assessments, document behavioral and functional observations, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans. Monitoring clients' progress and adjusting goals will be key to ensuring all objectives are met. In addition, you will work with Occupational/Rehabilitation staff and other agencies to resolve program issues, contribute to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services, and participate in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education. You will also provide input on developing guidelines and procedures, support continuous quality improvement initiatives, and handle administrative duties to ensure smooth operations. Your role will be crucial in enhancing the overall well-being of our clients. Why Join Us? Interior Health is committed to creating an environment where you enjoy your work, the place where you work, and the people around you. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the care continuum, making a significant impact in the lives of others. We invite you to come and join us, where the focus is on giving people room to grow and create positive change. Apply today and make a meaningful impact as we deliver exceptional therapeutic recreation services! Qualfications
Graduation from a recognized diploma or degree program in Recreational Therapy plus two years recent related experience.
Eligible for professional membership with the B.C. Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA).
Current valid BC driver’s license
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.