Job Description
Job Description
Recreation Therapist
📍 Vallejo, CA
Schedule
Full-Time | Day Shift (5x8s)
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Day Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)
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Typically Monday – Friday
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Includes 1 full weekend shift per month
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Flexible option: Tuesday – Saturday
Job Summary:
We’re seeking an experienced Recreation Therapist to Plans, directs, and coordinates recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities or injuries, or mental illnesses. Provides treatment services and recreational therapy services using a variety techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music and community outings.
Key Responsibilities
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Assesses patients using information from observations, medical records, standardized assessments, the medical staff, the clients? families, and the clients themselves.
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Develops and implements therapeutic interventions consistent with the clients needs and interests.
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Helps patients integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities.
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Performs patient care in accordance with identified needs and established policies, procedures and protocols. Plans treatment programs.
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Evaluates patient's response to interventions.
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Modifies treatment plan appropriately
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Works in conjunction or collaboration with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and physical and occupational therapists.
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Documents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
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Minimum 6 months in inpatient psychiatry (children, adolescents, and adults)
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree (required)
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Master’s Degree (preferred)
Certifications (one of the following preferred):
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CTRS (Recreation Therapy)
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Drama Therapy
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Music Therapy (certified/registered)
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Art Therapy (certified/registered)
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Movement/Dance Therapy
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Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT with Trauma-Sensitive Yoga or TCTSY-F)