Correctional Recreational Therapist — Susanville

AvaMed, Inc; Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed, Inc. is seeking a qualified Recreation Therapist for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Susanville.

The role involves 40 hours per week with a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule and an orientation week. Under the direction of facility leadership, you will develop and implement recreation therapy services for patient-inmates and/or DJJ youth, participate in the IDTT, and coordinate care with clinicians and custody staff.

Qualifications

• Recreation therapy knowledge
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Assessment of therapeutic needs

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services for CDCR patient-inmates and/or DJJ youth.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and coordinate with clinicians and custody staff.
• Evaluate therapy needs with focus on daily living, communication, physical activity, and coping strategies.

Job description

AvaMed, Inc. is seeking a qualified Recreation Therapist for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Susanville.

The role involves 40 hours per week with a Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule and an orientation week. Under the direction of facility leadership, you will develop and implement recreation therapy services for patient-inmates and/or DJJ youth, participate in the IDTT, and coordinate care with clinicians and custody staff.