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Recreational Therapist - Blythe, CA

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Job Description - Recreational Therapist - Blythe, CA

Position: Recreational Therapist
Location:
Correctional Facility in Blythe, California
Pay Rate: $61.00 to $63.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time contract, 6 to 9 months (eligible for extension)


Requirements

  • Minimum of 12 continuous months of direct patient care experience within the last 3 years in a public or private healthcare setting
  • Valid government-issued photo ID (Drivers License or Passport)
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
  • National or California-recognized Recreational Therapist certification
  • Up-to-date clinical competencies


Benefits

  • Weekly direct deposit payroll
  • Health insurance coverage
  • 40 hours of paid sick leave
  • Contract extension bonus
  • Fully covered pre-employment screenings including physical exam, drug test, mask fit, and background check
  • Potential transition to a permanent state position with comprehensive benefits


Key Responsibilities

  • Communicate changes in patient condition to the Director of Recreational Therapy and interdisciplinary treatment team
  • Provide feedback on patient response to therapy and progress toward therapeutic goals
  • Conduct assessments related to psychosocial, leisure, and recreation skill development
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation aligned with the patients care plan
  • Teach coping strategies and stress management techniques to promote balanced leisure lifestyles
  • Apply advanced therapeutic concepts to support psychiatric, trauma-affected, and chemically dependent populations
  • Demonstrate expertise in group dynamics and facilitate therapeutic group sessions effectively
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