Correctional Recreation Therapist – Reentry & Rehab Impact

California Correctional Health Care Services; California; On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services in Susanville seeks a qualified Recreation Therapist, CF, to develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs for patients at High Desert State Prison. You will lead individual and group activities, assess progress, and collaborate with medical staff to support treatment plans.

The role emphasizes safety, orderly conduct, and documentation of treatment outcomes, with opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary teams within a challenging

Qualifications

• Education: graduation from a recognized college with major in recreation or recreation therapy and supervised field work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for patients.
• Instruct and motivate patients in individual and group recreation therapy.
• Monitor and document treatment progress.
• Collaborate with health care providers to include therapeutic activities in treatment plans.
• Maintain order and supervise patients to ensure safety.

Education

Recreation/recreation therapy degree

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services in Susanville seeks a qualified Recreation Therapist, CF, to develop and implement therapeutic recreation programs for patients at High Desert State Prison. You will lead individual and group activities, assess progress, and collaborate with medical staff to support treatment plans.

The role emphasizes safety, orderly conduct, and documentation of treatment outcomes, with opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary teams within a challenging