Recreational Therapist - Calipatria, California
Recreational Therapist - Calipatria, California
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Job Description
Job Title: Recreational Therapist
Location: Correctional Facility in Calipatria California
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (6-9 months with potential for extension)
Pay Range: $61.00 - $63.00 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Recreational Therapist to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative services in a secure clinical setting located in Calipatria CA. This is a full-time contract role with the opportunity for extension or potential transition to a permanent state position offering full benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients psychosocial leisure and recreational development needs
- Plan and implement therapeutic recreation interventions based on individualized care plans
- Teach coping strategies and stress management techniques to promote a balanced lifestyle
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition to the treatment team
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to track patient progress and adjust treatment objectives
- Apply advanced counseling techniques in group and individual therapy
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation of therapy sessions and patient progress
- Utilize group processing and dynamics knowledge to lead effective therapeutic sessions
Required Qualifications
- Experience: At least 12 continuous months within the past 3 years providing direct patient care
- Certification: Valid National or California Recreational Therapist Certificate
- BLS Certification: Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Identification: Valid photo ID Drivers License or Passport
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Weekly Payroll via Direct Deposit
- 40 Hours Paid Sick Time
- Contract Extension Bonus
- Pre-employment costs covered (Physical Drug Test Mask Fit Background Check)
- Opportunity for temp-to-perm state employment with full benefits (if available)
Employment Type
Full Time
