Recreation Therapist: Rehab & Wellness Advocate

California Correctional Health Care Services; Corcoran (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment stipend

Recruitment and retention differential

Referral bonus

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) seeks a Recreation Therapist for the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) in Coalinga, Kings County. The RT will develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for patients within state institutions, under supervision by senior psychologists and clinical social workers.

The role involves instructing patients in individual and group therapy, monitoring progress, and coordinating with health care teams to integrate

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs for patients in CDCR institutions.
• Instructs and motivates patients in individual and group recreation therapy.
• Monitors and documents treatment progress and outcomes.
• Collaborates with health care providers to share assessment information and integrate recreation into treatment plans.
• Maintains order and supervises patient conduct to ensure safety.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Group therapy

Patient progress documentation

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) seeks a Recreation Therapist for the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) in Coalinga, Kings County. The RT will develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for patients within state institutions, under supervision by senior psychologists and clinical social workers.

The role involves instructing patients in individual and group therapy, monitoring progress, and coordinating with health care teams to integrate