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Recreational Therapist - Susanville, CA
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Susanville, Lassen County, California, 96127, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Next Move Healthcare
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Recreational Therapist
Location: Correctional Facility in Susanville, California
Pay Rate: $61.00 to $63.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 6 to 9-month contract (eligible for extension)
Requirements
- At least 12 months of continuous direct patient care experience in the past 3 years in a public or private institution
- Up-to-date clinical competencies
- Valid government-issued photo (Drivers License or Passport)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Valid National or California Recreational Therapist Certification
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Weekly direct deposit
- 40 hours of paid sick leave
- Contract extension bonus
- Fully paid pre-employment screenings (physical exam, drug test, mask fit testing, background check)
- Opportunity for permanent state employment with full benefits if a position becomes available
Key Responsibilities
- Notify the Director of Recreational Therapy and the treatment team of any changes in patient condition
- Provide feedback on therapy effectiveness, interventions, and patient progress
- Assess psychosocial, leisure, and recreational skills and deficiencies
- Document all interventions in alignment with each patients care plan
- Teach coping strategies and stress management techniques
- Apply therapeutic methods for psychiatric, trauma, and substance use patients
- Lead and manage group therapy sessions using knowledge of group dynamics
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