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California Correctional Health Care Services

RECREATION THERAPIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY - HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON

California Correctional Health Care Services, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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The California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) invites applications for the position of

Recreation Therapist, Correctional Facility (CF)

at High Desert State Prison (HDSP), Susanville, Lassen County, CA.

Pay & Location Base pay range: $9,159.00 – $9,903.00 (per state schedule). The role is located in Susanville, Lassen County, CA and may be limited‑term, potentially becoming permanent.

Job Description and Duties

Develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for incarcerated individuals.

Instruct and motivate patients in individual and group recreation therapy.

Monitor and document treatment progress and collaborate with other health‑care providers to incorporate recreational activities into treatment plans.

Maintain order and supervise patients to protect safety of persons and property.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) or Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, CF.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college with a major in recreation or recreation therapy that includes supervised field work.

Ability to present evidence of graduation or equivalent and completion of required field work.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State is committed to a drug‑free workplace; all applicants are expected to behave accordingly.

Applications should reference position number JC-502413 and indicate the position number 934-220-9286-XXX. Main communication will be through email; please ensure a valid email address on your application.

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