Recreational Therapist

AvaMed, Inc; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent 40-hour workweek

Competitive travel rate

Long-term assignment opportunity

Dedicated AvaMed staffing support

Experience in California correctional-

care system

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Recreational Therapist for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Sacramento. You will deliver therapeutic recreation services to patients within an interdisciplinary healthcare setting, focusing on improving social interaction and coping strategies.

The role requires current California licensure or certification, strong communication and documentation skills, and the ability to work with a diverse treatment team.

Qualifications

• Current qualifications/licensure or certification required to practice as a Recreational Therapist in California.
• Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Ability to complete approximately one week of facility orientation, with scheduling flexibility during orientation.
• Ability to complete all facility clearance, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group recreational therapy programs based on patients' treatment needs.
• Provide therapeutic activities designed to promote positive social interaction, healthy leisure activities, physical exercise, communication skills, and appropriate coping strategies.
• Assess and evaluate patients' recreational therapy needs and progress.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and collaborate with clinicians, correctional counselors, healthcare staff, and custody personnel.
• Coordinate recreational therapy services with other members of the patient's treatment team.
• Assist patients in developing skills that support successful transition to the general population or other levels of treatment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to assessments, treatment plans, therapeutic activities, and patient progress.
• Perform services in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Recreational Therapist – $60/hr Travel Rate – Full-Time

Location: Sacramento, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Hours: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Pay: $60.00/hour Travel Rate
Setting: California State Correctional Facility
Orientation: Approximately 1 week; flexibility is required during orientation

About AvaMed Workforce

AvaMed Workforce is a healthcare staffing agency providing healthcare professionals to California correctional facilities and other healthcare organizations throughout the state.

We are currently seeking aRecreational Therapistfor a full-time assignment at a correctional facility in Sacramento, California.

Position Overview

The Recreational Therapist will provide therapeutic recreation services to patients within a correctional healthcare setting. The role focuses on improving social interaction, developing positive coping strategies, encouraging appropriate use of leisure time, and supporting patients in achieving their treatment goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group recreational therapy programs based on patients' treatment needs.
• Provide therapeutic activities designed to promote positive social interaction, healthy leisure activities, physical exercise, communication skills, and appropriate coping strategies.
• Assess and evaluate patients' recreational therapy needs and progress.
• Participate as a member of theInterdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT)and collaborate with clinicians, correctional counselors, healthcare staff, and custody personnel.
• Coordinate recreational therapy services with other members of the patient's treatment team.
• Assist patients in developing skills that support successful transition to the general population or other levels of treatment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to assessments, treatment plans, therapeutic activities, and patient progress.
• Perform services in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable professional standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current qualifications/licensure or certification required to practice as a Recreational Therapist in California.
• Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Ability to complete approximatelyone week of facility orientation, with flexibility in scheduling during the orientation period.
• Ability to successfully complete all facility clearance, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Schedule

Travel Rate: $60.00 per hour

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Regular Schedule:
Monday-Friday
7:30AM–4:00PM

Orientation schedules may vary during the first week and require flexibility.

Why Work With AvaMed Workforce?

AvaMed Workforce specializes in connecting qualified healthcare professionals with opportunities throughout California. Our team works directly with our providers throughout the assignment, from onboarding and credentialing through scheduling and ongoing support.

This opportunity provides:

• Consistent 40-hour workweek
• Competitive travel rate
• Long-term assignment opportunity
• Dedicated AvaMed staffing support
• Experience working within California's correctional healthcare system

AvaMed Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.