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Recreational Therapist

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AvaMed Workforce

Sacramento, CA (In Person)

$116,480 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a
CERTIFIED
Recreational Therapist (NCTRC/ CTRS) to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Sacramento, CA.
Position Details:
Full-Time Location:
Sacramento, CA Schedule:
Monday•Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm
Rate:
$54/hr•58/hr
Status:
W2/Traveler Pay with Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
MUST BE CERTIFIED
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Institution's/Facility's CEO/CMH/CMO or designee, Recreation Therapist's duties/responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. 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 fo 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 your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.