Recreational Therapist jobs in Simi Valley, 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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Recreational Therapist Needed $54/HR: Full-Time, San Luis Obispo,CA
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • San Luis Obispo, CA FULL_TIME
  • 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 a correctional facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA. 

     !MUST BE LICENSED RECREATIONAL THERAPIST!

     

    Position Details:
    Full - Time
    San Luis Obispo, CA
    Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
    Training 3-days
    $54/hr (W2/traveler)

    Job Description:

    • 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.

    If you are interested please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP


  • 16 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Balance Treatment Center
  • Ventura, CA FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT US: Balance Treatment Programs are leading the way in comprehensive mental health care. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and their families by addressing the issues that are pr...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • At Home Therapies
  • Westlake, CA FULL_TIME
  • Overview At Home is hiring! We are looking for a passionate full-time Physical Therapist to join our growing team. *** Ask us about our Acceptance Bonus *** Highlights of our Opportunity: Unparalleled...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Massage Therapist
  • Massage Envy
  • Oxnard, CA OTHER
  • Overview Where Better Careers Begin!Massage Envy Now Hiring Massage Therapist Full time! Are you looking to grow your career with a team that values, supports & empowers you? The difference you'll mak...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Two Trees Physical Therapy
  • Simi Valley, CA OTHER
  • Overview Salary: $80,000 - $95,000/annually based on expierence Two Trees Physical Therapy & Wellness, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics serv...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Two Trees Physical Therapy
  • Oxnard, CA OTHER
  • Overview Salary: $80,000-$95,000/annually based on experience Two Trees Physical Therapy & Wellness, a member of Therapy Partners Group, has been the premier provider for outpatient orthopedics servin...
  • 21 Days Ago

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0 Recreational Therapist jobs found in Simi Valley, CA area

Simi Valley is a city located in the very southeast corner of Ventura County, bordering the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, and is a part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. The City of Simi Valley basically consists of the eponymous valley itself. City of Simi Valley borders the Santa Susana Mountains to the north, the Simi Hills to the east and south, and is adjacent to Thousand Oaks to the southwest and Moorpark to the west. Simi Valley is connected to the nearby San Fernando Valley by the Santa Susana Pass in the extreme east of Simi Valley. Simi Valley is located at 34°16'16" Nort...
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Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$61,530 to $76,443
Simi Valley, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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