Recreation Therapist: Reentry & Wellness Leader

California Correctional Health Care Services; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 93,015 - 111,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential $5,000 referral bonus

One-time $10,000 recruitment and retention stipend

Monthly retention differential during the first year

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Recreation Therapist, CF located at Central California Women's Facility in Madera, CA. This position involves developing and implementing therapeutic recreation programs for patients, motivating individuals in therapy sessions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate requires a degree in recreation or therapy and is responsible for monitoring patient progress. Additional benefits include potential hiring bonuses and stipends.

Qualifications

• Develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs for patients.
• Instructs and motivates patients in recreation therapy.
• Maintains order and supervises patient conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic recreation programs.
• Motivate patients in individual and group therapy.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers on treatment plans.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation program development

Individual and group therapy facilitation

Monitoring and documenting treatment progress

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Patient supervision

Education

Graduation from a recognized college with major work in recreation or recreation therapy

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Recreation Therapist, CF located at Central California Women's Facility in Madera, CA. This position involves developing and implementing therapeutic recreation programs for patients, motivating individuals in therapy sessions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate requires a degree in recreation or therapy and is responsible for monitoring patient progress. Additional benefits include potential hiring bonuses and stipends.