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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 the correctional facility located in Delano, CA. Provider.
Position Details:
Full - Time
Recreational Therapist
Delano, CA
Shift: Tuesday - Friday (4/10) 6:00am - 4:30pm
Orientation: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
$54/hr (W2/traveler)
Job Description:
Position Details:
Full - Time
Recreational Therapist
Delano, CA
Shift: Tuesday - Friday (4/10) 6:00am - 4:30pm
Orientation: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
$54/hr (W2/traveler)
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 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.
