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Posted: 10-Jan-25
Location: Vacaville, California
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: RT - Vacaville
Position: Recreation Therapist
Annual Salary Range:
- $98,028 – $115,380
Recreation Therapists providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:
- $112,728 – $132,684
Work Locations: Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
You became a Recreation Therapist to help improve lives. Imagine the impact you can make with California Correctional Health Care Services! We are seeking dedicated Recreation Therapists to join our multidisciplinary mental health care teams.
Within a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s facility, you will assist an adult patient population attain the skills and emotional stability to succeed once they return to the community. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, instructing, and encouraging patients in both individual and group physical, social, or cultural activities
- Planning treatment goals for specific patients
- Preparing clinical notes for inclusion in medical files
- Coordinating recreational therapy efforts with patients’ mental health and medical clinical plans and other clinical team members.
Special Requirements
- Current certification or eligibility from the California Board of Recreation and Parks and/or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc.
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in recreation therapy or recreation and leisure studies from an accredited college or university.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Robust retirement plans, including 401(k), 457(b), and State of California Pension – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas
- CE Annual Stipend of $500/year, Licensed Renewal Reimbursement, and Bi-Annual Allocation of 36 hours for CE
- Rewarding work with an underserved / underprivileged population
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
- Safety and security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
- Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Assistance
About Us:
CCHCS is dedicated to enhancing public safety and promoting successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Our mission is to facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals in our care back into their communities, equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society.
How to Apply:
Make a difference in people's lives. Apply now!
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