Recreational Therapist Needed: No Experience Required, Must Be Licensed - AvaMed Workforce

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
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

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