Recreational Therapist (NCTRS/CTRS)

AvaMed Workforce; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Recreational Therapist position at Blythe, CA. Full-time assignment at a correctional facility is currently urgent. The role is 40 hours per week, with Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm and orientation of 1–2 weeks.

Compensation is $54 per hour ($2,160 weekly). The ideal candidate must be CTRS-certified and have at least one full year of licensed CTRS experience, with duties including developing recreation therapy for patient-inmates and collaborating with IDTT members to support rehabilitation and

Qualifications

• Must be CTRS certified
• Must have 1 full year of CTRS experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to Patient-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and coordinate services with primary clinicians, correctional counselors and other custody personnel.
• Evaluate recreation therapy needs for Patients-Inmates and/or DJJ Youth with attention to activities of daily living, communication skills, physical exercise, and positive coping strategies.

Education

CTRS Certification

1 year CTRS experience

Job description

At the moment we are inURGENTneed of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located inBlythe, CA.
Position Details:
40 Hours per week
Location: Blythe, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
(Orientation 1-2 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.