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BestNest Management

Recreation Therapist, CTRS, NCTRC

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $2,800/wk
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: Reno, NV (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/15/2026

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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.

$65,646 / year median in Nevada

+7% projected growth

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Recreation Therapist, CTRS, NCTRC BestNest Management
  • 3.
8 Reno, NV Job Details Full-time | Contract From $2,800 a week 7 hours ago Qualifications Recreation therapy Assisting with ADLs CTRS Experience working with incarcerated individuals Inmate mental health intervention techniques Full Job Description BestNest Managementis 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 Wendy at 310)617-1721
Yearly Salary:
$145,600.00 ($70 per hour, 1099 )
Locations:
SUSANVILLE, CA CRESCENT CITY, CA TEHACHAPI, CA COALINGA, CA WASCO, CA CORCORAN, CA DELANO, CA SAN LUIS OBISPO, 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