Recreational Therapist Needed: No Experience Required
Pasadena, CA
Full Time
Entry Level
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 Chino,CA.
*MUST BE A LICENSED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST *
*No Experience Needed
*New Grads Welcome
Position Details:
Full - Time
Chino, CA
Shifts Available:Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Two weeks on the job training with mental health staff
$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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