Certified Recreation Therapist (CTRS or RTC)

Greater Sacramento Area | Community-BasedThis role is for someone who understands that:Skill-building happens the most effectively through play.Leisure is healthcare.Every client is a whole human — not a behavior plan.Dignity of risk matters.Joy is therapeutic.We provide individualized recreation therapy services to individuals with developmental disabilities in community settings throughout the Greater Sacramento area. Our work is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and rooted in autonomy and real-life skill development.If you are the kind of recreation therapist who designs sessions around who the person is, not just what their goals say, we want to meet you.What You’ll Be DoingConducting recreation therapy assessments and writing individualized treatment plans or following already completed plansEmbedding functional skill-building into meaningful leisure experiencesSupporting social skills, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and community accessFacilitating community-based sessions (parks, art spaces, movement, volunteering, etc.)Collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teamsWriting clear, ethical documentationPracticing in alignment with client dignity and choiceThis is not a clinic-based, worksheet-driven position. This is relational, dynamic, community-centered work.RequiredActive CTRS or RTCBachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related fieldAbility to work independently in the communityReliable transportationStrong communication skillsWho You AreYou might be a good fit if:You are comfortable holding both structure and flexibilityYou believe clients deserve full access to the human experienceYou care about ethical practice and professional integrityYou want room to be creative and flex your recreation therapist musclesWhat We OfferCompetitive compensationFlexible schedulingMileage and expense reimbursementSupportive supervisionSpace to innovate and growYou will not be micromanaged. You will be trusted as a clinician.Pay: From $40.00 per hourBenefits:Flexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceRetirement planEducation:Bachelor's (Required)License/Certification:CTRS or RTC (Required)Ability to Commute:Sacramento, CA (Required)Work Location: On the road