Napa Recreation Therapy Intern — Student Assistant

California Department of State Hospitals; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Napa is seeking a Student Assistant in Recreation Therapy Intern for Napa County. The role supports Rehabilitation Therapy Services with intermittent-actual time worked, in office, at the Napa facility.

Responsibilities include leading treatment groups, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients with mental health needs. Applicants must be enrolled in Therapeutic Recreation and complete STD.678 forms.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Therapeutic Recreation.
• STD.678 Employment Application with all experience and education details required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead treatment groups.
• Work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team to treat patients at a state psychiatric forensic hospital.
• Write progress notes, lesson plans, and program evaluations.
• Maintain a safe environment, clean equipment, and manage supplies.

Education

Therapeutic Recreation program enrollment (undergrad/grad)

Job description

California Department of State Hospitals – Napa is seeking a Student Assistant in Recreation Therapy Intern for Napa County. The role supports Rehabilitation Therapy Services with intermittent-actual time worked, in office, at the Napa facility.

Responsibilities include leading treatment groups, documenting progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients with mental health needs. Applicants must be enrolled in Therapeutic Recreation and complete STD.678 forms.