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Correctional Recreation/Recreational Therapist - $2,080 per week

Nightingale's List LLC, Crescent City, CA, United States


Overview

Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional Recreation/Recreational Therapist for a travel job in Crescent city, California. In this role, you’ll support the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of incarcerated individuals through structured therapeutic recreation programs in a secure environment.
Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and lead

therapeutic recreation programs

that address the emotional, social, and physical needs of inmates.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to

develop and implement individualized treatment plans .
Conduct

assessments

to determine inmate interests, abilities, and therapeutic needs.
Facilitate

group and individual recreational therapy sessions

focused on coping skills, stress management, social interaction, and leisure education.
Document

all treatment sessions, assessments, and progress notes in accordance with facility and CDCR guidelines.
Participate in

Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT)

meetings and contribute to comprehensive inmate care planning.
Support inmate

transitions and pre-release preparation

by promoting healthy recreation and community reentry skills.
Maintain a

safe and secure environment , adhering to all California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) regulations, policies, and procedures.
Requirements

Non Negotiable Requirements:

CTRS License
Non Negotiable Requirements:

American Heart Association BLS
Discipline:

Therapy
Specialty:

Recreation/Recreational Therapist
Duration:

24 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:

8 hours, days
Employment Type:

Travel
Benefits

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Weekly pay

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