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Occupational Therapist / Recreation Therapist

$31 - $34 per hour
Full-time

Stars Behavioral Health Group

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Job Title:

Occupational Therapist / Recreation Therapist

Division/Program:

Star View Adolescent Center

Starting Compensation:

31.00 - 34.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Torrance, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday

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 (qualifications):

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work field
  • Active California certification as a Certified Recreation Therapist or National Certification as a Certified Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered California Board of Occupational Therapist License required

Professional Experience:

  • Clinical: One (1) year experience with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting preferred (internship and/or practicum time may be substituted)

How you will make a difference (job overview):

The Recreation/Occupational Therapist is a team member responsible for providing recreational or occupational services to adolescent clients within the Rehabilitation Program. Develops and implements services that are provided through individualized and/or group activities to restore, establish and maintain optimum level of social, vocational and physical functioning which include social activities, involving therapeutic groups, indoor and outdoor recreational activities and exercises. Assist each client in determining and taking the steps necessary to achieve the treatment goals and self-directed recovery. 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. Notifies the treatment team of recommendations and plans for implementation regarding recreation/activities. Document and report progress of client outcomes in therapeutic programs including group activities and individualized goal planning. Provide work directions to Rehab Aides, as needed.

Division & Program Overview:

  • Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.
  • Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.
  • Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).
  • Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.

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