Healthcare Travel Assignment

Catsol; Coalinga (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

CatSol is hiring a Travel Recreational Therapist for Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, CA. The position offers weekly pay ranging from $1,800 to $2,500, with 2 active openings and typical 13-week contract durations through CDCR. California licensure as a Recreation Therapist (CTRS preferred) is typically required.

Work will occur on-site at PVSP, supporting mental health, social skills, and physical wellbeing for incarcerated populations, with credentialing assistance provided by CatSol.

Qualifications

• California licensed Recreation Therapist, CTRS preferred.
• CDCR PVSP environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreation programs to support mental health, social skills, and physical wellbeing for incarcerated populations.
• Deliver planned activities and monitor participant progress within PVSP’s programs.

Skills

Recreational Therapist

Education

California licensed Recreation Therapist

Job description

Travel Recreational Therapist Jobs at Pleasant Valley State Prison

Travel Recreational Therapists at Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) in Coalinga, CA earn $1,800–$2,500/week. We currently have 2 active Recreational Therapist openings at this facility.

Live inventory verified September 25, 2026 — 2 jobs matched

About PVSP

System: CDCR

Therapeutic recreation programs to support mental health, social skills, and physical wellbeing for incarcerated populations. Heavy crossover with mental health programs.

Pay range: $1,800–$2,500/wk

Average: $2,172/wk

Requirements: California licensed Recreation Therapist (CTRS preferred)

Open Recreational Therapist Positions at PVSP

Live inventory — 2 active Recreational Therapist jobs at Pleasant Valley State Prison

$2,510/wk

Posted Jan 1

FAQs: Recreational Therapist at PVSP

Where is Pleasant Valley State Prison located?

Pleasant Valley State Prison is in Coalinga, Fresno County. It's approximately 1 hr west from Fresno.

What are the requirements for Recreational Therapist at PVSP?

California licensed Recreation Therapist (CTRS preferred). PVSP hires through CCHCS (California Correctional Health Care Services). CatSol assists with credentialing including Live Scan, background check, and California licensure verification.

How long is a typical Recreational Therapist contract at PVSP?

Most CDCR contracts run 13 weeks with extension opportunities. 13 weeks