Therapist

Job Title : Therapist

Location : Crescent City, Vacaville, Blythe, San Luis Obispo, Corcoran, Delano, Stockton, CA Onsite

Recreation Therapist

Qualification Requirements

1. Recreation Therapists assigned to CDCR must have the minimum experience / education as follows : Minimum of

twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to

those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

2. All Recreation Therapists must have the required licenses, permits and / or certifications noted herein.

3. Patient-Inmate / Youth healthcare is of paramount importance. Accuracy in communications is critical to ensure

timely, competent care is provided. Therefore, any Recreation Therapist providing services through this

Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively7 with CDCR / CCHCS.

All Recreation Therapists must be able to speak and understand oral and written communication. Accurate and

effective writing in English is also required. Any Recreation Therapist who fails to meet the minimum qualifications

shall not be permitted to perform services. The Institution’s / Facility’s CEO / CMH / CMO or designee, shall state in

writing the reason(s) for the Recreation Therapist not having met the minimum qualifications. This statement will

be submitted to the Vendor Manager and the CCHCS, Medical Contracts, Contracts Management Team.

4. Education must be equivalent to graduation from an accredited and / or recognized college with the major work

in therapeutic recreation, or in recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation. The major must have

included supervised field work approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

or the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC).

Service Delivery Requirements

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.