Job Description

Job description:

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and qualified

Recreation Therapist

to join our team in a

correctional facility

. The selected candidate will play a vital role in providing therapeutic recreation services designed to support rehabilitation, promote positive use of leisure time, and enhance social and functional skills.

Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, and implement individualized recreation therapy programs. Improve patients' social interaction, coping strategies, physical fitness, and daily living skills. Facilitate reintegration into the general population or other levels of care. Conduct individualized evaluations to assess needs related to: Activities of daily living Communication skills Physical activity and exercise Behavioral interventions and coping skills Collaborate with clinical and custodial staff during Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings. Ensure coordinated care and continuity of therapeutic services.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum

24 continuous months of experience

within the last

3 years

in a similar setting (public or private institution).

Internship experience is not applicable.

Licensure/Certification:

Must hold

valid and current licenses, permits, and/or certifications

as required for the position.

Education:

Must have graduated from an

accredited college

with a major in

Therapeutic Recreation

or

Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

. Educational program must include

supervised fieldwork

approved by either: National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)*
California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC)*

Language Proficiency:

Must be proficient in

spoken and written English

. Effective communication is essential for proper coordination of care. Candidates who do not meet this standard will not be permitted to perform services.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $67.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person