Recreational Therapist jobs in Hayward, CA
Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Rehab Recreational Therapist - Mental Health 155
- Telecare Corporation
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Oakland, CA
FULL_TIME
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"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare
What You Will Do to Change Lives
Under supervision, the Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to members served, both on an individual and group basis.
Shifts Available:
Full Time; AM 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Tuesday- Saturday or Sunday - Thursday
Expected starting wage range is $27.71 - $34.24. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)- B.S./B.A. in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy, Vocational Counseling or related field (Must meet any regulatory requirements for the use of these titles, specific to the program type or location)
- Six (6) months of experience in behavioral health setting
- Discipline certification or licensure may be required per program licensure or accrediting body requirements
What's In It for You*- Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
- Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.
As a part of the Telecare Family, Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of 18.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Music, Musical, Dance, Pianist, Drama, Teacher, Artist
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
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Rehab Recreational Therapist - Mental Health 155
- Main Template
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Oakland, CA
FULL_TIME
- “They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare What You Will Do t...
- 3 Days Ago
Rehab / Recreational Art Therapist (On Call) - Mental Health 155
- Telecare Corporation
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Oakland, CA
FULL_TIME
- "They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from TelecareWhat You Will Do to...
- 19 Days Ago
Rehab / Recreational Art Therapist (On Call) - Mental Health 155
- Main Template
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Oakland, CA
PART_TIME
- “They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare What You Will Do t...
- 21 Days Ago
Lifeguard, Recreational Sports (4031C) - 32420
- University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA
FULL_TIME
- Lifeguard, Recreational Sports (4031C) - 32420 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and...
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Lifeguard (4031C), Recreational Sports - 48345
- University of California Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA
FULL_TIME
- Lifeguard (4031C), Recreational Sports - 48345 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and...
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Recreation Therapist I - Extra Help - Custody Health Services
- County of Santa Clara (CA)
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Santa Clara, CA
- Description Under supervision, evaluates the recreational therapy needs for assigned patients, and develops, implements,...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreation Therapist I - Extra Help - Custody Health Services
- County of Santa Clara, CA
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San Jose, CA
- Salary : $80,629.12 - $97,545.76 Annually Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA Job Type: Extra Help Job Number: 24-...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
We are growing! Oakland NP needed in Outpatient Clinic! $1K SIGN ON BONUS
- Cross Country Healthcare
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Oakland, CA
- Join our Concord, CA team! Nurse Practitioner Salary $112,507- $168,729 DOE Where? Nestled into the shore of East Bay li...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Sage Eldercare Solutions
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San Leandro, CA
- Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference in people's lives? We're on a mission to provide the best care ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Sage Eldercare Solutions
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Hayward, CA
- Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference in people's lives? We're on a mission to provide the best care ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreation/Art Therapist
- Crestwood Behavioral Health
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Vallejo, CA
- Job Description Job Description Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work w...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Rehab Recreational Therapist - Mental Health 155
- Telecare Corp.
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Oakland, CA
- "They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for s...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Recreation Therapist - Inpatient - BHC Recreation Therapy - Per Diem - 8 Hour - Days
- John Muir Health
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Concord, CA
- Job Description: The Recreation Therapist within his/her area of specialization provides groups and individual intervent...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Hayward, California
Hayward (/ˈheɪwərd/; formerly Haywards, Haywards Station, and Haywood) is a city located in Alameda County, California in the East Bay subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area. With a 2014 population of 149,392, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the Bay Area and the third largest in Alameda County. Hayward was ranked as the 37th most populous municipality in California. It is included in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census. It is located primarily between Castro Valley and Union City, and lies at the eastern terminus of the San Mateo–Hayward Bridg...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$68,566 to $85,193
Hayward, California area prices
were up 4.5% from a year ago
were up 4.5% from a year ago
What does a Recreational Therapist do?
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But what is a recreational therapist? “Recreation” and “Therapist” don’t seem like words that necessarily go together.
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Therapists may use activities such as kayaking or a ropes course to teach patients to stay active and to form social relationships.
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Certifications show prospective employers that individuals are very knowledgeable in the field of recreational therapy and that they have taken time to make use of their bachelor’s degree in the subject.
October 02, 2019