Recreational Therapist

AvaMed Workforce • Lancaster, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Lancaster, CA. Must have a minimum 1-Year experience and be Certified as a Recreational Therapist. Position Details: 40 Hours per week Location: Lancaster, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (4/10's schedule available) Rate: $60/hr ($2,400/week) Status: Traveler Must have Recreational Therapy Certification Job Description: Under the direction of the Institution’s/Facility’s CEO/CMH/CMO or designee, Recreation Therapist’s duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum 1-Year experience
• Must be Certified as a Recreational Therapist
• Must have Recreational Therapy Certification

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth. Such therapeutic interventions are designed to promote social interaction, to encourage beneficial and appropriate utilization of leisure time, and to provide Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth with preparation fo reentry into general population or other levels of treatment.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and coordinate services with primary clinicians, correctional counselors and other custody personnel.
• Evaluate recreation therapy needs for Patients-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth with particular attention to activities of daily living, communication skills, physical exercise, and positive coping strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed