Recreational Therapist Lancaster, California

Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Lancaster, California.Job Details: Recreational TherapistLocation : Correctional Facility in Lancaster, CaliforniaPay Rate $61 to $67 Per Hour + Quarterly BonusSchedule : 6 to 9 months PartTime Contract Eligible for extensionRequirements: Recreational TherapistTwelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be currentValid Photo ID Driver’s License or Passport (Required)Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart AssociationNATIONAL or CA Recreational Therapist CertificateBenefits: Recreational TherapistHealth Insurance / Quarterly Bonus40hrs paid sick timePayroll - Weekly direct depositPaid Pre-Employment TestingThis is a great opportunity for temp to perm state position with exceptional state benefits should one open upDuties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: Recreational TherapistCommunicate changes in patient’s condition to Director of Recreational Therapy and interdisciplinary treatment teamProvide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives, as appropriate and necessaryProvides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreation skills development/deficiencyEnsure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient’s plan of careTeach coping skills and stress management techniques to patients and display a balance leisure lifestyleUtilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining therapeutic services for psychiatric, traumatic, and chemically dependent patientsDemonstrate knowledge of group dynamics as well as therapy and practice of group processingBFPMHPowered by JazzHRWgvW8e6uqs