Recreational Therapist - Tehachapi, California
Job Title: Recreational Therapist
Location: Correctional Facility in Tehachapi, 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 currently seeking a Recreational Therapist to provide rehabilitative services in a secure clinical setting in Tehachapi, CA. This full-time contract role offers the opportunity to positively impact patients mental and emotional well-being, with the potential to transition into a long-term state position with full benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the Director of Recreational Therapy and the interdisciplinary treatment team
- Provide feedback on patient progress, response to therapy, and effectiveness of treatment interventions
- Conduct assessments of psychosocial, leisure, and recreational skills
- Develop and document therapy interventions based on individualized care plans
- Teach patients coping skills and stress management techniques to support balanced lifestyles
- Apply advanced counseling and therapeutic concepts to treat psychiatric, trauma-affected, and chemically dependent patients
- Facilitate group therapy using knowledge of group dynamics and processing techniques
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 12 continuous months of direct patient care experience within the last 3 years
- 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)
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