Recreation Therapist, CF- Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP) -CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY - PIP

Recreation Therapist, CF- Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP) – California Health Care Facility (CHCF)

Location: San Joaquin County, CA.

Pay range: $9,159.00 – $9,903.00 (Actual pay will be based on skills and experience).

Employment: Limited‑term position (may become permanent), Part‑time.

Position number: -XXX.

Apply through California Correctional Health Care Services.

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) or the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, CF, the Recreation Therapist (RT, CF) develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs for patients within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions. The RT, CF instructs and motivates patients in individual and group recreation therapy, monitors and documents treatment progress, and works with other health care providers to share recreational therapy assessment information and incorporate therapeutic recreational activities into treatment plans. The RT, асия maintains order and supervises the conduct of patients to protect and maintain the safety of persons and property.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized college with a major in recreation or recreation therapy, including supervised field work.
• Must provide evidence of graduation or its equivalent before appointment.

Mission and Vision

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of อu to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, לומר and the special trust placed in public servants.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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