Recreational Therapist Needed CTRS/ NCTRC - AvaMed Workforce

AvaMed, Inc. has secured a contract to provide HealthCare providers to ALL Correctional Facilities in California. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a CERTIFIED Recreational Therapist to take on a Full Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Soledad, CA. 

Position Details:

Full Time

Recreational Therapist, CTRS/ NCTRC

Soledad, CA

Monday- Friday

7:00am- 5:30pm

Pay rate: $54.00- $60.00/ hr (Traveler Rate)

Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Institution’s/Facility’s CEO/CMH/CMO or 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 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 fo 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.

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