Recreational Therapist (CTRS)

AvaMed Workforce; Calipatria (CA); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Calipatria. The role involves delivering recreation therapy services to Patient-Inmates, coordinating with IDTT members, and evaluating therapy needs. Orientation of 2-4 weeks is provided.

Schedule options include 40 hours per week with either Mon-Thu 7:00am-5:30pm or Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm. Orientation is 2-4 weeks, and the rate is $54/hr ($2,160/week).

Qualifikationen

• CTRS certification required.
• At least 1 full year of experience as CTRS.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement recreation therapy services for inmate populations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate services.
• Assess needs in activities of daily living, physical exercise, and coping strategies.

Kenntnisse

1 year CTRS experience

Ausbildung

CTRS certification

Jobbeschreibung

AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are inURGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located inCalipatria, CA.

Position Details:

• 40 Hours per week
• Location: Calipatria, CA
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm or Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• (Orientation 2-4 weeks)
• Rate: $54/hr ($2,160/week)

• Must be Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Must have 1 Full-Year of experience as a licensed CTRS

Job Description:

• Under the direction of the Institution’s/Facility’s designee, Recreation Therapist’s duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements.
• a. Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth. Such therapeutic interventions are designed to promote social interaction, to encourage beneficial and appropriate utilization of leisure time, and to provide Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth with preparation for reentry into general population or other levels of treatment.
• b. Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and coordinate services with primary clinicians, correctional counselors and other custody personnel.
• c. Evaluate recreation therapy needs for Patients-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth with particular attention to activities of daily living, communication skills, physical exercise, and positive coping strategies.