Recreation Therapy Assistant: Engage & Inspire Patients

View Behavioral Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

View Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreational Assistant for our Long Beach, CA facility. The role supports rehabilitation activities, socialization, and cognitive stimulation under the Director of Social Services within an acute inpatient program.

The position requires working in a multidisciplinary team, assisting with mobility, guiding group activities, and documenting progress in the EHR. Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly valued; CPR/BLS certification is required or obtainable

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Fluent in English, bilingual abilities preferred
• Experience with acute behavioral health or inpatient psychiatric settings is beneficial
• Strong teamwork across disciplines and departments required
• Proficient data entry and electronic documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Assist RT Therapists with rehabilitation activity groups.
• Develop ideas for games, crafts, music, and exercises.
• Lead group activities and provide one-on-one companionship.
• Assist residents with mobility needs to activity spaces.
• Record attendance and observe engagement for care coordination staff
• Lead Recreation Therapy activities, including assessments and discharge planning

Skills

CPR/BLS

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

EHR data entry

Education

Associate degree in Psychology or Therapeutic Recreation

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Slack/Zoom

Job description

View Behavioral Health is seeking a Recreational Assistant for our Long Beach, CA facility. The role supports rehabilitation activities, socialization, and cognitive stimulation under the Director of Social Services within an acute inpatient program.

The position requires working in a multidisciplinary team, assisting with mobility, guiding group activities, and documenting progress in the EHR. Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly valued; CPR/BLS certification is required or obtainable