Recreation Therapist - AvaMed Workforce
San Luis Obispo, CA 93409
About the Job
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 Recreation Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Position Details:
20 Hours per week
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Schedule: Saturday-Sunday or Friday-Saturday, 7:00am-5:30pm
(Orientation 2-4 weeks. Must be available Wednesday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm for IST training)
Rate: $67/hr ($1,340/week)
Must be certified by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
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 for entry 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.
Position Details:
20 Hours per week
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Schedule: Saturday-Sunday or Friday-Saturday, 7:00am-5:30pm
(Orientation 2-4 weeks. Must be available Wednesday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm for IST training)
Rate: $67/hr ($1,340/week)
Must be certified by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)
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 for entry 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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