RECREATION THERAPIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY - HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON
About the role
This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 05/22/2026, 06/05/2026, 06/19/2026, 07/03/2026, 07/17/2026, 07/31/2026, 08/14/2026, 08/28/2026, 09/11/2026, 09/25/2026.
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs for patients within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions.
- Instructs and motivates patients in individual and group recreation therapy.
- Maintains order and supervises the conduct of patients to protect and maintain the safety of persons and property.
- Makes recreational therapy assessments and incorporates these into treatment plans with other health care providers.
Requirements
- Education: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in recreation or recreation therapy.
- The major must have included supervised field work.
Qualifications
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire, and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, please follow the link below and complete the questionnaire to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employee’s name, classification, PERNR, and work location. Link to Survey.
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Pay
This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is $9,159. Please note: Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $5,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.
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