Recreation Therapist Job at HiredFirst, Vallejo, CA

  • HiredFirst
  • Vallejo, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Recreation Therapist (Contract – 13 Weeks)

Location: California 94590
Pay Rate: $1,326 – $1,495
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch)

  • 5 x 8-hour shifts weekly

  • 1 full weekend shift per month required (or Tue–Sat schedule considered)

Position Summary & Responsibilities
  • Plans and delivers recreation-based therapy for patients with disabilities, injuries, or mental illness

  • Provides therapeutic interventions using arts, crafts, sports, games, music, drama, dance, movement, animals, and community activities

  • Conducts patient assessments using records, observations, standardized tools, and interdisciplinary input

  • Develops, implements, evaluates, and adjusts individualized treatment plans

  • Supports patient reintegration into community activities and resources

  • Collaborates with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and therapy staff

  • Documents care and patient progress per facility guidelines

  • Performs additional related duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)

  • Minimum 6 months inpatient psychiatric experience (children, adolescents, and adults) required

  • Certification preferred: CTRS, Drama Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Movement/Dance Therapy, or Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT with trauma-informed focus or TCTSY-F)

  • Social Worker, LMFT, or Addiction Counselor may be considered if aligned with therapeutic recreation focus

  • NCTRC certification preferred

  • AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS required

  • TEAM, TEAM-A, or CPI certification required

  • Valid Driver’s License required (must be 21+)

Organizational Requirement
  • Compliance with all required vaccinations as a condition of employment (medical/religious exemptions may apply)

Job Tags

Contract work, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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