Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist

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 Lancaster, CA. Must have a minimum 1-year experience and be certified as a Recreational Therapist.

Position Details:

• 40 hours per week
• Location: Lancaster, CA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (4/10's schedule available)
• 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.

• Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to 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 for 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.

If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.