Recreational Therapist (RECT)

AvaMed Workforce • Coalinga, CA

2d • $60 • 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 Coalinga, CA. Must have a minimum 1-Year experience and be Certified as a Recreational Therapist. Position Details: 40 Hours per week Location: Coalinga, CA Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm (orientation 1 week) 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 CDCR 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees