Student Assistant

• Recreation Therapy Intern Department of State Hospitals

JC-528766

• Student Assistant
• Recreation Therapy Intern

STUDENT ASSISTANT

$18.27

• $24.

62 per

Hour Final Filing Date:

9/7/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Student Assistant

• Recreation Therapy Intern (9-Month Temporary Intermittent) will be under the direct supervision of the Internship Supervisor, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) in cooperation with the service internship committee under the direction of the Program Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services at the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero (ASH).

 They will learn to provide rehabilitative programs and services through appropriate patient assessment, treatment, service planning, therapeutic activities, discharge planning and community reintegration by using the principles and practices of the respected disciplines to develop, maintain, or restore physical, emotional, and social competencies of the patients. The Recreation Therapy Intern will learn to provide recovery focused treatment activities and participate in the treatment teams of patients assigned under the supervision of the Internship Supervisor.

• Learn to gather information on the patients assigned through attendance in shift changes, treatment teams, group observation, patient interview, chart review, and consultations. Patient caseload will be assigned by supervisor.
• Learn to organize, plan, and conduct rehabilitation therapy treatment groups. Groups will follow recovery principles, recognizing and integrating the patient's strengths, interests, and therapeutic goals.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of patients.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and other clinical meetings as assigned and/or requested.
• Prepare and present a case study to the rehabilitation therapy service.

Expectations for entering the internship include: Completion of coursework towards a degree in Recreation Therapy with the anticipated completion of a bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university. Have basic functional leisure/recreation skills and be familiar with a wide variety of treatment interventions. Have good written and verbal communication skills. Be receptive to feedback. Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to maintain strong interpersonal boundaries. Please follow these links for additional internship information: Recreation Therapy Internship Application Letter and California Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero Recreation Therapy Internship Program.

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Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA). This is a 9-month temporary intermittent appointment. Maximum of 1500 hours per Fiscal Year. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-528766

Position #(s): 455-501-4870-902

Working Title:

Student Assistant

• Recreation Therapy Intern

Classification:

STUDENT ASSISTANT

$18.27

• $24.

62 per Hour. Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Student Assistant

Facility:

DSH

• Atascadero Department Information The Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero (ASH) is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks.

We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/Internships/Recreational_Therapy_Internship.html Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Please follow these links for additional internship information: Recreation Therapy Internship Application Letter and California Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero Recreation Therapy Internship Program.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

9/7/2026