Certified Recreational Therapist (58954)

Certified Recreational Therapist (58954) CA, Atascadero - Atascadero State Hospital - Atascadero, CA 93423 Apply Overview Position Type Full-Time Job Shift Day Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage None Category Behavioral Health Professional & Support Apply Description MHM Services of California, a Centurion company , is proud to provide healthcare staffing to the California Department of State Hospitals. We are currently seeking a Certified Recreational Therapist, Certified Music Therapist, and Certified Dance Movement Therapist to join our team at Atascadero State Hospital located in Atascadero, California. Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm $48.00 per hour + Medical, dental and vision The Certified Recreational Therapis t provides rehabilitative programs and services through appropriate patient assessment, service planning, therapeutic activities, discharge planning, and community reintegration to develop, maintain, or restore physical, emotional, and social competencies of the patients. This professional provides recovery-focused treatment activities and participates on the treatment teams of patients assigned. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy or closely related field required
• National Certification Counsel for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) certification preferred
• Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college required
• Individuals who are registered or certified with the appropriate therapy association but have not completed a clinical internship because it was not a component of the academic program at the time required to have completed a minimum of two (2) years of full-time paid experience in a clinical, residential, or community-based setting after receipt of the required degree to be admitted into the exam • Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check Indmhm Share job details to