Job Description

Recreation Therapist

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Vancouver, BC

What is Heartwood Centre for Women

Heartwood Centre for Women (Heartwood) is a 30-inpatient bed, trauma informed, integrated treatment facility for women (19+), including members of Two-Spirit and gender-diverse communities, across who struggle with severe substance use and mental health challenges. We believe that people, when properly supported, have the strength and resiliency to manage their lives.


What you’ll do

  • Plan, implement and evaluate a goal oriented plan for assigned patients integrating recreation concepts and document assessment information, goals, interventions, statistics, and progress notes.
  • Plan, initiate and provide opportunities that foster participation in leisure activities based on the client’s functional ability and development.
  • Observe, record, and report relevant information related to the client as ...