Recreational Therapist

KurzSolutions•Vacaville, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Vacaville is a perfect destination for families and children of all ages to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. An ideal spot to reset, rest, and unwind from the usual busy-ness of day-to-day life. In Vacaville, you'll find a community sparkling with natural beauty and an undeniable small-town atmosphere. With a fascinating history as an agricultural heartland and historic road stop on the I-80 corridor and a rich, vibrant culture, Vacaville has become a thriving destination for outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, agriculture, events, and more. Nestled in the rolling hills just west of Sacramento Valley – an hour from San Francisco, and within minutes of the Napa and Sonoma wine countries – Vacaville is a special place to live, work, play and visit. Vacaville is an exciting escape from city life, with affordable and family-friendly lodgings and restaurants to explore and a wide variety of amenities for couples and families to relax and have fun. When you come to Vacaville, you're stepping off the beaten path into a beautiful, serene countryside tucked into the hills of Northern California and joining an open and welcoming community where people can relax, unwind, and spend quality time with their loved ones. California Medical Facility (CMF) was established in 1955 by the California Legislature to provide a centrally located facility to meet the medical, psychiatric, and dental health care needs of male felons incarcerated within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). CMF is a medium security medical facility located in the city of Vacaville in Solano County. The majority of inmate-patients at CMF reside in an outpatient setting and receive health care in an outpatient clinic. Patients who require additional nursing care may be housed in the Outpatient Housing Unit (OHU). Patients who require 24-hour nursing care may be housed in a licensed medical correctional treatment center (CTC). Health care services provided at CMF include primary care, chronic care, and specialty care clinics; radiology, occupational and physical therapy, pharmacy services, laboratory, respiratory, inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment, end-of-life/palliative care services, services for the visually and/or hearing impaired, and services for those with other acquired or developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Shall have a minimum of twelve (12) within the last thirty-six (36) months of therapist experience. Internship experience does not count.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Must be proficient in both oral and written English to effectively communicate.
Must have a full, unrestricted license to practice in the state of California.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements specialized recreational therapy programs aimed at enhancing social interaction, leisure time utilization, and reentry preparation for individuals in correctional or youth facilities.
Collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care for patients, working alongside primary clinicians, correctional counselors, and custody personnel.
Assess the recreational therapy needs of individuals, focusing on daily activities, communication skills, physical exercise, and coping mechanisms.
Formulate individualized treatment plans based on assessment outcomes and therapeutic objectives.
Organize and lead recreational activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, music, dance, and outdoor adventures.
Modify activities to suit patients with diverse abilities, disabilities, and cognitive levels.
Monitor and document patients' progress, behaviors, and responses to treatment interventions accurately.
Offer guidance, support, and motivation to encourage patients' active participation in therapeutic activities.
Educate patients and their families on the benefits of recreational therapy and provide guidance on continuing therapeutic activities beyond scheduled sessions.
Stay updated on current trends, research, and best practices in recreational therapy and related fields.