Recreational Therapist
AvaMed Workforce
- Tehachapi, CA
- $58.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Full - Time
Recreational Therapist
Tehachapi, CA
Shift: Tuesday-Friday 7am-5:30 (4/10's)
Training: (1wk)
$58/hr (W2/traveler)Job Description: Recreation Therapist’s duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements.
- 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.