Recreation Therapist

Job Description

Recreation Therapist opportunities

You became a Recreation Therapist to help improve lives. Imagine the impact you can make with California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS).

Increased Salaries are Just the Beginning…

The past few years have seen dramatic shifts in the health care landscape. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) / 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 Recreation Therapists.

106,704 - $ $115,380.00 (Onsite)

112,728.00 - $132,684.00 (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 CCHCS / CDCR 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 with CDCR / CCHCS

But increased salaries are just the beginning – our Recreation Therapists also enjoy comprehensive State of California benefits, including :

• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
• Rewarding Work with an underserved patient population
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Safety and Security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Robust retirement plans, including 401(k), 457(b), and State of California Pension – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas
• Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship
• Wide variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
• Call To Action : Take the First Step and Apply Today

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Special Requirements :

We look forward to seeing your application and exploring how you can make a meaningful difference with CCHCS!