Recreational Therapist jobs in Monterey, CA

Recreational Therapist plans and directs medically approved therapeutic recreational programs for patients. Organizes activities according to patients' capabilities, needs, and interests. Being a Recreational Therapist conducts programs including symptom management, basic conversation skills, community re-entry, sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Prepares reports for patients' physicians describing individual patient symptoms and reactions to therapeutic programs. Additionally, Recreational Therapist conducts activity therapy assessment of a patient's strengths and needs, and recommends therapeutic activity. Documents progress on each patient. Requires a license/certification to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires to practice from the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Recreational Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Recreational Therapist Soledad, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Soledad, CA FULL_TIME
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Soledad, California.


    Job Details: Recreational Therapist

    • Location : Correctional Facility in Soledad, California
    • Pay Rate $61 to $67 Per Hour Quarterly Bonus
    • Schedule : 6 to 9 months Full Time Contract Eligible for extension

    Requirements: Recreational Therapist

    • Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years rendering direct patient care in public or private institution. Clinical competencies must be current
    • Valid Photo ID Driver’s License or Passport (Required)
    • Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association
    • NATIONAL or CA Recreational Therapist Certificate

    Benefits: Recreational Therapist

    • 24hr paid sick time
    • Payroll - Weekly direct deposit
    • This is a great opportunity for temp to perm state position with exceptional state benefits should one open up

    Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: Recreational Therapist

    • Communicate changes in patient’s condition to Director of Recreational Therapy and interdisciplinary treatment team.
    • Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives, as appropriate and necessary.
    • Provides assessment in psychosocial/leisure and recreation skills development/deficiency.
    • Ensure timely documentation of interventions and ensure interventions are based on the patient’s plan of care.
    • Teach coping skills and stress management techniques to patients and display a balance leisure lifestyle.
    • Utilize advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts and methods for determining therapeutic services for psychiatric, traumatic, and chemically dependent patients.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics as well as therapy and practice of group processing.
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  • 9 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist Soledad, California
  • Body Fit Plus Inc
  • Soledad, CA FULL_TIME
  • Body Fit Plus is hiring for correctional facility in Soledad, California.Job Details: Recreational TherapistLocation : Correctional Facility in Soledad, CaliforniaPay Rate $61 to $67 Per Hour Quarterl...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist (Soledad)
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Soledad, CA FULL_TIME
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assi...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Recreational Therapist: $54/HR Travelers Welcome, San Luis Obispo,CA
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Monterey, CA FULL_TIME
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Recreational Therapist to take on a Full-Time assi...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Therapist
  • Balance Treatment Center
  • Monterey, CA FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT US: Balance Treatment Programs are leading the way in comprehensive mental health care. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and their families by addressing the issues that are pr...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Radiation Therapist / Radiation Therapist
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Monterey, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description As a radiation therapist, you'll help treat patients with cancer using radiation. Working closely with radiation oncologists and the cancer care team at a hospital, radiation center, c...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,576 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Monterey, CA
  • Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Monterey, California. Job Descri...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,784 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Monterey, CA
  • Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Monterey, California. Job Descripti...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,419 per week
  • GetMed Allied
  • Monterey, CA
  • Epic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Monterey, California. Job Des...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Electrophysiology Technician - $3,250 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Monterey, CA
  • KPG Allied is seeking a travel Electrophysiology Technician for a travel job in Monterey, California. Job Description & ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Electrophysiology Technician - $3,390 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Monterey, CA
  • Epic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Electrophysiology Technician for a travel job in Monterey, California. J...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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FT Client Support Specialist (Work From Home)>
  • Adentro
  • Monterey, CA
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $55K per year / Medical, dental, and vision / 401K - As a C...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist: $54/HR Travelers Welcome, San Luis Obispo,CA
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Monterey, CA
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the mome...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreational Therapist: $54/HR Travelers Welcome, San Luis Obispo,CA
  • AvaMed Workforce
  • Monterey, CA
  • AvaMed Inc is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities/CDCR. At the mome...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Founded on June 3, 1770, Monterey (Spanish: Monterrey) was the capital of Alta California under both Spain and Mexico until 1850. Monterey hosted California's first theater, public building, public library, publicly funded school, printing press, and newspaper. Monterey was the only port of entry for taxable goods in California. In 1846, the U.S. flag was raised over the Customs House, and California became part of the United States after the Mexican–American War. The city is located in Monterey County in the U.S. state of California, on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Cent...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Recreational Therapist jobs
$62,523 to $77,677
Monterey, California area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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