Recreation Therapist

Fresno, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. Were proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Recreation Therapist

Division/Program:

(Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

68640 - 81815 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Fresno CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Mon-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm with some flexibility for weekend coverage as needed

Why Join Our Team

Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT ACSW and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG:

Bachelors degree in a social science field (Recreation or Occupational Therapy preferred)
One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting preferred (Student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted)
California Certification as Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC) or National Certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

How you will make a difference:

Coordinate and provide direct and indirect rehabilitation treatment to adolescent clients.
Conduct a written rehabilitation assessment of new clients utilizing verbal written auditory and visual communication.
Lead or co-lead therapeutic groups with treatment team staff
Document and report progress of client outcomes in therapeutic programs including group activities and individualized goal planning.
Develops implements and supervises the recreation/activities program that includes the following but is not limited to social activities indoor and outdoor activities exercise activities opportunities for client involvement for planning and implementation of the recreation activities.

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 inpatient involuntary program
16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 12-17)
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
Available for contracting Central Valley counties
Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 70304.00 - 98178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

Required Experience:

Partner with us in making a positive change!Join a team where your work truly matters. Were proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.Job Title:Recreation TherapistDivision/Prog...

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Job Title:

Recreation Therapist

Division/Program:

(Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

68640 - 81815 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Fresno CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Mon-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm with some flexibility for weekend coverage as needed

Why Join Our Team

Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT ACSW and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG:

Bachelors degree in a social science field (Recreation or Occupational Therapy preferred)
One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting preferred (Student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted)
California Certification as Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC) or National Certification as Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) required.
Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

How you will make a difference:

Coordinate and provide direct and indirect rehabilitation treatment to adolescent clients.
Conduct a written rehabilitation assessment of new clients utilizing verbal written auditory and visual communication.
Lead or co-lead therapeutic groups with treatment team staff
Document and report progress of client outcomes in therapeutic programs including group activities and individualized goal planning.
Develops implements and supervises the recreation/activities program that includes the following but is not limited to social activities indoor and outdoor activities exercise activities opportunities for client involvement for planning and implementation of the recreation activities.

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 inpatient involuntary program
16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 12-17)
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
Available for contracting Central Valley counties
Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 70304.00 - 98178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

Required Experience: