About the role
Recreational Therapist – $60/hr Travel Rate – Full-Time
Location: Sacramento, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Hours: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week Pay: $60.00/hour Travel Rate Setting: California State Correctional Facility Orientation: Approximately 1 week; flexibility is required during orientation
About AvaMed Workforce
AvaMed Workforce is a healthcare staffing agency providing healthcare professionals to California correctional facilities and other healthcare organizations throughout the state.
We are currently seeking a Recreational Therapist for a full-time assignment at a correctional facility in Sacramento, California.
Position Overview
The Recreational Therapist will provide therapeutic recreation services to patients within a correctional healthcare setting. The role focuses on improving social interaction, developing positive coping strategies, encouraging appropriate use of leisure time, and supporting patients in achieving their treatment goals.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement individualized and group recreational therapy programs based on patients' treatment needs.
• Provide therapeutic activities designed to promote positive social interaction, healthy leisure activities, physical exercise, communication skills, and appropriate coping strategies.
• Assess and evaluate patients' recreational therapy needs and progress.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) and collaborate with clinicians, correctional counselors, healthcare staff, and custody personnel.
• Coordinate recreational therapy services with other members of the patient's treatment team.
• Assist patients in developing skills that support successful transition to the general population or other levels of treatment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to assessments, treatment plans, therapeutic activities, and patient progress.
• Perform services in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and applicable professional standards.
Qualifications
Required:
• Current qualifications/licensure or certification required to practice as a Recreational Therapist in California.
• Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Ability to complete approximately one week of facility orientation, with flexibility in scheduling during the orientation period.
• Ability to successfully complete all facility clearance, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation & Schedule
Travel Rate: $60.00 per hour
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Regular Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM–4:00PM
Orientation schedules may vary during the first week and require flexibility.
Why Work With AvaMed Workforce?
AvaMed Workforce specializes in connecting qualified healthcare professionals with opportunities throughout California. Our team works directly with our providers throughout the assignment, from onboarding and credentialing through scheduling and ongoing support.
This opportunity provides:
• Consistent 40-hour workweek • Competitive travel rate • Long-term assignment opportunity • Dedicated AvaMed staffing support • Experience working within California's correctional healthcare system
Apply Today
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.
If you are interested in this opportunity, submit your resume through this posting. A member of the AvaMed Workforce recruiting team will review your qualifications and contact qualified candidates regarding the next steps.
AvaMed Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.