Recreational Therapist Needed: New Grads Welcome, Must Be Licensed
Job Description
Job Description
AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities / CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at a correctional facility located in Lancaster, CA.
- MUST BE A LICENSED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST *
- No Experience Required
- New Grads Welcome
Position Details : Full - Time
Full - Time
Lancaster, CA
Shifts Available : 4 days / 10 HRS a day or 5 days / 8 HRS a day, any combination of days you prefer.
Orientation : Monday - Friday 7 : 00am - 3 : 00pm
$55-60 / hr (W2 / traveler + dependent on experience)
Job Description :
- a. Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to CDCR 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.
If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP
We have job openings all over California if you’re interested in a different location please reach out to us.
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