Job Details
Recreational Therapist (CTRS)
2026-01-13 AvaMed Workforce San Luis Obispo,CA
Description:
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Institution's/Facility's 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 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 for
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 a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.
AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA .
Position Details: (Multiple Openings)
40 Hours per week
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am-4:30pm
(Orientation 3-5 weeks)
Rate: $54/hr ($2,160/week)
- Must be Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
- Must have 1 Full-Year of experience as a licensed CTRS
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Institution's/Facility's 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 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 for
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 a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.