Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

AvaMed Workforce • Lancaster, CA

6d • 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 of 1 year experience and must be a Certified Recreational Therapist Position Details: Location: Lancaster, CA Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm Rate: $58/hr ($2,320/wk) Orientation: 2 weeks Monday-Friday Status: Traveler Job Description:

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience
• Must be a Certified Recreational Therapist

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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