Recreational Therapist (CTRS Required ) – Full Time

College Medical Center; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 35,969 - 44,964; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Long Beach is looking for a full-time Activity Recreational Therapist. The role involves developing outcome-based treatment goals and conducting both group and individual therapy sessions. Ideal candidates will hold necessary certifications, have theoretical knowledge of group principles, and be willing to work weekends. The position offers a competitive pay range of $26.11 - $32.64 per hour along with various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting activity therapy evaluations and documenting progress.
• Ability to lead group and individual therapy sessions.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop treatment goals and interventions based on clinical observations.
• Conduct therapy sessions with groups and individuals.
• Communicate with families to promote referrals.

Skills

California Board of Recreation and Parks Certification: Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC)

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Effective communication

Theoretical knowledge of group principles

Job description

Pay: $26.11 - $32.64 per hour

Job Summary

College Medical Center Long Beach is proud to be part of College Hospitals. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer services delivered with a sense of warmth friendliness and organizational pride. Become part of a team that provides a respectful environment, flexibility, a tight knit group and autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.

We are looking for a Full Time Activity Recreational Therapist (aka Music, Dance, Drama, Art & Recreational Therapist). The incumbent will develop outcome-based treatment goals and interventions for patients based on clinical observation and assessments. Primarily Weekends.

Duties and Qualifications

• California Board of Recreation and Parks Certification: Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC), National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Must be willing to work on the weekends.
• Completes activity therapy evaluations and progress notes in a prescribed timeframe and high quality fashion.
• Conducts activity therapy group sessions and individual sessions as needed, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group principles and good group techniques.
• Communicates effectively with families and outside agencies to promote referral development.
• Current BLS for healthcare provider card, must attain CPI certificate within 30 days of hire.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CMC roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay that CMC in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift

License/Certification

• CTRS (Required)

Work Location: In person