Recreational Therapist

AvaMed Workforce • Lancaster, CA

24d • $60 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
a. 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 fo reentry into general population or other levels of treatment.
b. Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and coordinate services with primary clinicians, correctional counselors and other custody personnel.
c. 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.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum 1-Year experience
• Must be Certified as a Recreational Therapist
• Must have Recreational Therapy Certification

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed