Healthcare Travel Assignment

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

Benefits offered by this job

13-week contracts

Credentialing assistance

Job summary

Wasco State Prison in Wasco, CA seeks a Travel Recreational Therapist to deliver therapeutic recreation services to incarcerated individuals. The role supports mental health, social skills, and physical wellbeing and involves coordination with existing behavioral health programs.

Contract terms commonly run 13 weeks with potential extensions. Credentialing support is provided through CatSol, including Live Scan and licensure verification as needed.

Qualifications

• California licensed Recreation Therapist (CTRS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic recreation programs to support mental health, social skills, and physical wellbeing for incarcerated populations.
• Collaborate with mental health programs.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Job description

Travel Recreational Therapist Jobs at Wasco State Prison

Travel Recreational Therapists at Wasco State Prison (WSP) in Wasco, CA earn $1,800–$2,500/week. We currently have 1 active Recreational Therapist opening at this facility.

Live inventory verified September 25, 2026 — 1 job matched

About WSP

System: CDCR

County: Kern County

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 WSP

Live inventory — 1 active Recreational Therapist job at Wasco State Prison

$2,498/wk

Posted Aug 15

FAQs: Recreational Therapist at WSP

Where is Wasco State Prison located?

Wasco State Prison is in Wasco, Kern County.

What are the requirements for Recreational Therapist at WSP?

California licensed Recreation Therapist (CTRS preferred). WSP 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 WSP?

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

CatSol places Recreational Therapists at Wasco State Prison and across CDCR. Direct contracts, transparent pay, dedicated correctional recruiters who know CCHCS credentialing inside out.