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 and 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 patient-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.