Recreational Therapist: Impactful Care in a Secure Setting

HAN Staff; Susanville (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Free continuing education

Marketplace discounts

Hotel savings

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Travel stipends

Job summary

HAN Staff in Susanville, CA is seeking a Recreational Therapist to deliver therapeutic activities in a correctional healthcare setting. The role requires CA licensure, at least 1 year of experience, and current PSV and certifications. Compensation includes an hourly pay rate and related benefits.

Shift details include Mon/Tue or Thu/Fri, with duties spanning patient assessments, documentation, and progress monitoring. Rewards include referral bonuses and travel stipends for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Current, valid CA license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Recreational Therapist.
• Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
• Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test, or other client-specific requirements).
• CERTIFICATES ACCEPTED FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THERAPUTIC CERTIFICATON (NCTRC) OR THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF RECREATON AND PARK CERTIFICATION (CBRPC)

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs
• Consider medical records
• Personal observation and talks with the patient and his or her loved ones
• Execute a therapeutic program targeted toward what that patient requires most
• Keep current on communal and therapeutic resources available to best help the patients
• Document a patient's progress during their activities
• Other duties assigned my supervisor

Job description

HAN Staff in Susanville, CA is seeking a Recreational Therapist to deliver therapeutic activities in a correctional healthcare setting. The role requires CA licensure, at least 1 year of experience, and current PSV and certifications. Compensation includes an hourly pay rate and related benefits.

Shift details include Mon/Tue or Thu/Fri, with duties spanning patient assessments, documentation, and progress monitoring. Rewards include referral bonuses and travel stipends for qualified candidates.