Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional Recreation/Recreational Therapist for a travel job in Tehachapi, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Recreation/Recreational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 24 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Non Negotiable Requirements: CTRS License
Non Negotiable Requirements: American Heart Association BLS
Overview:
Join our dedicated team at this Correctional Facility as a Recreational Therapist. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of incarcerated individuals through structured therapeutic recreation programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to promote rehabilitation, resilience, and positive behavioral change within a secure environment—all with a competitive compensation package.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and lead therapeutic recreation programs that address the emotional, social, and physical needs of inmates.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conduct assessments to determine inmate interests, abilities, and therapeutic needs.
- Facilitate group and individual recreational therapy sessions focused on coping skills, stress management, social interaction, and leisure education.
- Document all treatment sessions, assessments, and progress notes in accordance with facility and CDCR guidelines.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings and contribute to comprehensive inmate care planning.
- Support inmate transitions and pre-release preparation by promoting healthy recreation and community reentry skills.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment, adhering to all California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) regulations, policies, and procedures.
Nightingale's List Job ID #ZR_506_JOBT. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Nightingale's List
Nightingale's List is a premier healthcare staffing agency based in California,
offering diverse job opportunities across America. From travel and per diem to
contract and long-term roles, we cater to the unique needs of our healthcare
professionals. Founded by a Registered Nurse, we deeply understand our
staff's aspirations and challenges. At Nightingale's List, we go beyond
providing jobs - we foster rewarding healthcare careers with comprehensive
support and growth opportunities.
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay
