Recreational Therapist (RT)
About The Position
AvaMed Workforce is a healthcare staffing agency providing healthcare professionals to California correctional facilities and other healthcare organizations throughout the state. We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist for a part-time assignment at a correctional facility in Delano, California. This position offers a consistent 2 days a week. Candidate can choose what 2 days they prefer to work. The Recreational Therapist will provide therapeutic recreation services to patients within a correctional healthcare setting. The role focuses on improving social interaction, developing positive coping strategies, encouraging appropriate use of leisure time, and supporting patients in achieving their treatment goals.
Requirements
- Current qualifications/licensure or certification required to practice as a Recreational Therapist in California.
- Ability to work 16 hours per week, Any 2 days a week, 9:00am-5:30pm
- Ability to complete approximately one week of facility orientation , with flexibility in scheduling during the orientation period.
- Ability to successfully complete all facility clearance, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized and group recreational therapy programs based on patients' treatment needs.
- Provide therapeutic activities designed to promote positive social interaction, healthy leisure activities, physical exercise, communication skills, and appropriate coping strategies.
- Assess and evaluate patients' recreational therapy needs and progress.
- Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and collaborate with clinicians, correctional counselors, healthcare staff, and custody personnel.
- Coordinate recreational therapy services with other members of the patient's treatment team.
- Assist patients in developing skills that support successful transition to the general population or other levels of treatment.
- Maintain appropriate documentation related to assessments, treatment plans, therapeutic activities, and patient progress.
- Perform services in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable professional standards.
Benefits
- Consistent 16-hour workweek
- Two-day work schedule
- Competitive travel rate
- Long-term assignment opportunity
- Dedicated AvaMed staffing support
- Experience working within California's correctional healthcare system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
