Recreation Therapist Jobs in California

Job Title: Recreational Therapist-Inpatient Rehab-Herrick* Company: Sutter Health Location: Emeryville, CA Description: Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is a multi-campus regional acute care medical center with over 1,000 beds, 5,000 employees, and over 1,000 active physicians. Alta Bates Summit is recipient of a HealthGrades ® 2007 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, and ranked among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation. Nationally recognized services include: Regional Stroke Center, Regional Rehabilitation Center, and Chemical Dependency, with Centers of Excellence in Women and Infants (including a Level III Newborn ICU), Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Oncology, and Behavioral Health. Other services include a bone marrow transplant program, minimally invasive surgery, imaging, and emergency services Alta Bates Summit Medical Center was formed in 1999 merging 100 years of caring in the communities of the Greater East Bay. Over a century of commitment brings together the rich heritages of these Berkeley and Oakland hospitals: Alta Bates, Herrick, Merritt, Providence and Peralta. The medical center supports many community outreach programs including the East Bay AIDS Center, Cancer Centers, Breast Health Center, Ethnic Health Institute, Youth Bridge Mentoring Program for Teens, Primary Care Access Clinic, Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities, Health Ministries, and extensive health education classes.Located in the heart of the San Francisco East Bay Area, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is part of Sutter Health, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit networks of community health services. For more information about Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, visit their website at www.altabatessummit.org .Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is San Francisco East Bay's largest private, not-for-profit medical center with a total of 1,082 licensed beds. Each of our campuses has 24-hour emergency, obstetric and medical/surgical services in both Oakland and Berkeley. At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, you'll find an environment that reflects the values and mission to support healthy living. Plan, coordinate and facilitate organized programs of therapeutic activities in accordance with interests, abilities and needs of patients.   Recreational therapists organize, administer and provide a wide variety of recreational, leisure, and social activities, which will assist patients to improve their functional abilities and their quality of life.  Functions as a member of the Rehabilitation Team.  Persons served range from adolescence to late adulthood.  In addition to the minimum qualifications and essential job functions, each employee shall meet established age and skill specific competencies.  Skill competencies requiring additional development will be identified I the first year of employment and addressed annually in the employee's performance planMust have B.S. degree in Recreation or Recreation therapy with a specialization in therapeutic recreation.  CTRS Certified Recreation Therapist is preferred but not required.  Two years experience in a hospital, rehabilitation setting, or other institution as a recreation therapist or director of patient activities. Current CPR Certification.    Physical Requirements: Strength and coordination necessary pushing wheelchairs.  See attached "Physical work Conditions Check List" for specific physical requirements.

Job Title: Activity Director or Recreational Therapist Company: Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Location: Mendocino and Sonoma County, California Employee Type: Full-Time Employee Industry: Health care ? Skilled Nursing Manages Others: Yes Our Company is looking for a Dynamic Activities Director that wants to make an impact in our residents life!!!!! If you are interested in more details about this job and our company feel free to e-mail me your resume at Register to View Benefits!!! Our Employees enjoy: + Solid leadership and supported administration + Specialized in-service training + Recognition and rewards + Health insurance + Vacation is negotiable upon hire. + 401(k)

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: North Valley Solano County Psychiatric Health Facility Location: Fairfield, CA Description: Recreational Therapist North Valley – Solano County Psychiatric Health Facility is looking for Team Oriented candidates with current experience in a Mental Health, Acute/Sub-Acute settings for all shifts RT – Recreational Therapist P/T MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or recreation therapy Licensure: NA Knowledge of: Basic principles of individual and group behavior; general principles of psychology, sociology and social work. Knowledge of principles of recreation and adjunctive therapies and their application in the inpatient setting to restore, establish and maintain optimum levels of social, vocational and physical functioning and to minimize residual disabilities of patients. Ability to: Write clear and concise reports; reason logically and draw valid conclusions; establish and maintain client rapport on an individual basis; accept and utilize supervision and training in achieving agency goals; learn to develop and maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients; learn to recognize symptoms of mental or emotional disorders and substance abuse; analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action; understand and follow oral and written instructions; express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility: Occasional operation of computers, sitting for long periods of time; frequent walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; Lifting: Ability to constantly lift 5 pounds or less and frequently up to 70+ pounds; Vision; Constant overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity: Constant repetitive motion, writing, holding, reaching, grasping and writing; Hearing/Talking: Constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone/radio; Emotional/Special Conditions: Constant decision making, public contact, concentration, working weekends/nights or overtime, exposure to trauma, grief and death. Environment conditions: Constant exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat and hazardous materials; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess valid Driver's License. Must pass pre-employment Drug Screening. Constant exposure to assaultive behavior. The Psychiatric Health Facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees to include criminal background information from State and Federal information banks. We offer competitive wages and benefits packages. Applications/resumes to: Fax: Register to View Attn: HR Department or email to: nv- Register to View

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Paradise Valley Hospital Location: San Diego, CA Description: Healthcare Paradise Valley Hospital Come work in Paradise where your personal growth & career advancement is valued. Current openings are: ? Recreational Therapist ? Social Worker Visit us online at www.paradisevalleyhospital.org or fax resume Register to View

Job Title: RECREATION THERAPIST I Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Interviews and evaluates patients to assess their service needs and levels of functioning using techniques such as diagnostic tests, exercise, and other assessments; develops treatment plans and goals; determines the interventions or modalities by which these goals are to be achieved; participates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and provides therapy input to the overall treatment approach in general case conferences or meetings in which specific patient problems are discussed; communicates tests results and measurements to physicians, members of allied health disciplines, and patients' families; develops and modifies initial and subsequent treatment programs consistent with the changing needs of the patient; provides feedback to interdisciplinary team members on patient's response to treatment and recommends maintaining or changing treatment procedures accordingly; participates in and contributes to the planning of recreation therapy services and programs, and the development and evaluation of program goals, objectives, and outcome measures; coordinates patient treatment and results with other agencies and professionals such as physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation and school personnel, and families to provide total care to the patient; provides referral services to patients regarding recreational resources within the organization as well as the community; conducts a variety of therapeutic recreational, social, and physical activities adaptive to and focusing on the restoration of physical, social, and mental capabilities, including the planning and coordinating of community integration programs.

Job Title: Licensed Recreational Therapist Company: Psychiatric Solutions Location: Chino, CA Description: Canyon Ridge Hospital, a subsidiary of Psychiatric Solutions Inc., the leading provider of behavioral health care services, is a 59-bed psychiatric facility treating adolescents and adults are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to lead our Adjunctive Therapy Department. We have an immediate opening for a Director, of Adjunctive Therapy. The Director of Adjunctive Therapy (AT) is responsible for overseeing the therapeutic activities program services to patients in a behavioral health setting. The Director of AT will ensure the program is appropriate to the needs and interests of patients and is directed toward restoring and maintaining optimal levels of physical and psychosocial functioning. Must have a current California license as a Recreational Therapist. Must have knowledge and experience with accreditation standards such as JCAHO and/or AOA, HCFA Conditions of Participation, Title 22, and other state and federal laws as applicable. Must be able to supervise and direct staff. Requires a minimum one year experience in psychiatric or mental health setting or related experience. Must have an ability to motivate patients to attend and participate in activities offered. Must have basic awareness of psychological needs of patient populations; knowledge of growth and development issues for patients of all ages. Canyon Ridge Hospital is conveniently located on the western edge of San Bernardino County, 1 mile south of the 60 Freeway and 13 miles west of the 15 Freeway. Within a 15 mile radius of Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties.

Job Title: Recreation Therapist Company: Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: The incumbent will develop, organize, implement and evaluate a therapeutic recreation program to provide treatment in various areas of the medical center.  The therapist evaluates the history, interest and aptitude of the patient in order to develop an appropriate individualized plan of rehabilitation.  He/She assembles pre-evaluation data, interprets medical record information, reviews therapy prescriptions and conducts mental and physical evaluation of patient in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan.  Determines measurable short and long term treatment goals for recreation therapy and utilizes specific modalities and techniques to increase patient’s skill in the utilization of leisure, daily living skills, physical function and cognition.  The incumbent develops objectives of treatment and participates in a multi-disciplinary team to assess treatment outcomes and modify plans according to progress.  He/She employs therapeutic objectives where the complexity will be base on the severity and multiple disabilities regularly encountered.  The therapist records findings, observations, treatment methodology, treatment techniques and progress in medical records.  Inputs scheduling data, updates initial follow-up and discharge notes, maintains records and contributes to reports, meeting the guidelines for recording in Minimum Data Set (MDS) and serves on various medical center committees as delegated.  Performs other duties as assigned.  The selectee at the GS-7 or 9 levels will perform work under close supervision of Chief, Recreation Therapy or designee. NOTE #1: Incumbent may be required to rotate to various GLA sites as needed and must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Job Title: RECREATION THERAPIST II Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Plans, organizes and directs a recreation therapy program designed to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of hospital, clinic, or institutionalized patients or clients, or specifically defined patient populations, including conceptualization and demonstration projects; supervises and conducts a variety of individual and group therapeutic recreational, social and physical treatment modalities and techniques; selects, administers, analyzes, and interprets a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques of cognitive and social skils, affective behavior, and sensory motor integration to evaluate patients or clients; defines recreation therapy goals and objectives and plans, develops and implements the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities and equipment and supplies.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist (SMH/PD) Company: Chapman Medical Center Location: Orange, CA Description: I.                    POSITION SUMMARY:The Recreation Therapist assumes responsibility in developing, implementing and supervising the recreational activity program.  He/she develops and supervises the posting of neat, attractive and visually stimulating monthly calendars and bulletin boards.   Interprets the purpose and benefits of the recreational activity program to patients, families and staff for maximum interaction.  The Recreation Therapist plans and conducts therapeutic procedure and programs to maintain and/or restore the patient's physical, psychological, intellectual and social capabilities in accordance with the specific treatment objectives.  He/She develops appropriate contacts with community agencies and organizations. This position has the responsibility for providing care to patients in the following age group: adult and geriatric. The Recreation Therapist reports to the Clinical Director of the Unit.II.            QUALIFICATIONS:A.                Registration by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society or the Therapeutic Section of the California Parks and Recreation Society required.B.                 Previous experience in a related field preferred.C.                 BCLS required (within 30 days of employment)D.                CPI training required (within 90 days of employment)E.                 Has full command (verbal and written) of the English languageF.                 Ability to adequately perform the physical requirements of the position.

Job Title: Recreational Therapist Company: Catholic Healthcare West Med Location: Sacramento, CA Description: CHW Medical Foundation (CHWMF), established in 1993, is affiliated with Catholic Healthcare West - the eighth largest hospital system in the nation, with 40 hospitals and medical centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, CHWMF works hand-in-hand with medical groups throughout northern California to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the many communities we serve. As CHWMF continues to grow, establishing new premier medical groups, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. DUTIES The location of position is at the Juvenile Detention facility. *  Provides direct client treatment to children and adolescents using appropriate Recreation Therapy treatment modalities, maintains overall clinical productivity in accordance with performance requirements as established by the Management Team of the Behavioral Health Department and demonstrates competency in patient care. These services may be provided under direct supervision of the Supervising Clinician, at the discretion of the Program Coordinator. *  Maintains all required intake records, treatment plans, client progress notes and utilization review requests, in an accurate, complete, timely and legible manner in accordance with CHW Medical Foundation Behavioral Health Quality Assurance standards. In addition, consistently consults and confers with other providers involved in patient care as appropriate. *  Conducts intake interviews and assessments. *  Reports child, elder and dependent adult abuse to appropriate agencies per California W & I Code and complies with Tarasoff reporting requirements as needed. *  Participates in staff meetings, in-services and on-going individual and group supervision. *  Participates on a committee that promotes quality of patient care as approved or assigned by Program Coordinator. Participates in county and internal Utilization Review of client files. *  Over-sees student intern field placement, as needed. *  Active and full participation in all facets of team-building, professional development, and the Team Development process. JOB REQUIREMENTS Specific Knowledge · basic DSM IV-R terminology · basic psychology of children and adolescents · recreation assessment skills · therapeutic recreation interventions · cultural and ethnic diversities of clients · community resources. Special Qualifications: This position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Recreational Therapy. Incumbent must be eligible to qualify for current and unrestricted California State certification as a Recreation Therapist. This job also requires experience providing a variety of clinical modalities and services to children and adolescents, formulating treatment plans, and providing documentation of services. For consideration, please apply to Requisition ID #85354 via our website: www.chwcareers.org.  CHWMF is an equal opportunity employer.