Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Recreation Therapist (Contract – 13 Weeks)
Location: California 94590
Pay Rate: $1,326 – $1,495
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)
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5 x 8-hour shifts weekly
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1 full weekend shift per month required (or Tue–Sat schedule considered)
Position Summary & Responsibilities
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Plans and delivers recreation-based therapy for patients with disabilities, injuries, or mental illness
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Provides therapeutic interventions using arts, crafts, sports, games, music, drama, dance, movement, animals, and community activities
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Conducts patient assessments using records, observations, standardized tools, and interdisciplinary input
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Develops, implements, evaluates, and adjusts individualized treatment plans
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Supports patient reintegration into community activities and resources
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Collaborates with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and therapy staff
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Documents care and patient progress per facility guidelines
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Performs additional related duties as assigned
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
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Minimum 6 months inpatient psychiatric experience (children, adolescents, and adults) required
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Certification preferred: CTRS, Drama Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Movement/Dance Therapy, or Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT with trauma-informed focus or TCTSY-F)
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Social Worker, LMFT, or Addiction Counselor may be considered if aligned with therapeutic recreation focus
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NCTRC certification preferred
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AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS required
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TEAM, TEAM-A, or CPI certification required
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Valid Driver’s License required (must be 21+)
Organizational Requirement
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Compliance with all required vaccinations as a condition of employment (medical/religious exemptions may apply)