Recreational Therapist

Position: Recreation Therapist – Multiple Locations Hiring!

Increased Salaries are Just the Beginning…

The past few years have seen dramatic shifts in the health care landscape. California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is poised to meet the evolving clinical care demands of our patient population while responding to the day-to-day needs of our dedicated providers.

$106,704–$115,380 (Onsite)

$122,709–$132,687 (Onsite Inpatient)

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Recreation Therapists newly hired with the State of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.

Referral Bonus

All CDCR/CCHCS employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral.

Additional Benefits of Working for CDCR/CCHCS

But increased salaries are just the beginning – our recreation therapists also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:

• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
• Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
• Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules
• Safety and Security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
• Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship
• Relocation Assistance for those new to state of CA service
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans (tax deferral up to $46,000 - $61,000 per year)
• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years 
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, the Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California

Special Requirements

• Current certification or eligibility from the California Board of Recreation and Parks and/or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc.
• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree (minimum) in recreation therapy or recreation and leisure studies from an accredited college or university.

Take the first step and apply directly to this posting today!

EOE

Department Information

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves the success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.