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BestNest Management

Recreation Therapist, CTRS, NCTRC

Pay: $2,800/wk

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 20 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

$74,278 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Recreation Therapist, CTRS, NCTRC BestNest Management

8 Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract From $2,800 a week 20 hours ago Qualifications Recreation therapy Assisting with ADLs CTRS Experience working with incarcerated individuals Inmate mental health intervention techniques Full Job Description BestNest Management is seeking Full-Time Recreational Therapists to work a 6 month assignment at a Correctional Facilities in CALIFORNIA, with a high possibility of extension or permanent employment. For additional inquiries, please call/text Wendy at 310-617-1721

Yearly Salary:

$145,600.00 ($70 per hour, 1099 )

Locations:

SACRAMENTO, CA IONE, CA LANCASTER, CA COALINGA, CA CORCORAN, CA CENTINELA, CA DELANO, CA SUSANVILLE, CA TEHACHAPI, CA

Specialty:

Mental Health / Corrections Days & Shifts Monday

Friday:
7AM
3:30PM Monday
Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 7AM-5:30PM // 7:30AM-5:30PM Job Duties for

Recreation Therapist:

Develop and implement specialized recreation therapy services to CDCR Patient-Inmates Participate in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) Evaluate recreation therapy needs for Patients-Inmates with particular attention to activities of daily living, communication skills, physical exercise, and positive coping strategies.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $2,800.00 per week

Work Location:

In person