What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Therapist position at AvaMed Workforce?
AvaMed Inc is a premier Healthcare Staffing Agency, specializing in placing healthcare professionals in
California State Correctional Facilities (CDCR). We are currently in URGENT need of a Certified Recreational Therapist for a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility in Coalinga, CA.
No Experience Required, New Grads Welcome.
Position Details:
- Job Title: Certified Recreational Therapist
- Location: Coalinga, CA
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5pm
- Pay Rate: $54 – $60/hr (Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit)
- Employment Status: Traveler Rate
Requirements:
- MUST be Certified as a Recreational Therapist
- New Grads Welcome!
- Ability to work in a correctional facility environment
- Strong therapeutic and rehabilitation skills
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.
a. 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.
b. Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and coordinate services
with primary clinicians, correctional counselors and other custody personnel.
c. 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.
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Salary : $54 - $60
