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Recreation Therapist

Elitecare Medical Staffing
place Vallejo, 94589
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Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy Social Work Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
local_atm $35 - $35 hourly

Basics

Pay: $35/hour

Schedule: 5x8s | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-min lunch)

- Monday–Friday typical

- 1 weekend shift per month required

- Tues–Sat option available

Job Overview

Join a dynamic inpatient psychiatric team supporting children, adolescents, and adults through creative, activity-based therapy. This role is ideal for clinicians or therapists who can engage patients through structured therapeutic programming that promotes emotional regulation, socialization, and recovery.

What You’ll Do

- Lead group and individual therapeutic sessions

- Adapt activities across varying age groups and acuity levels

- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

- Document patient engagement and progress

Why This Role

- Consistent day shift schedule

- Unique opportunity to blend clinical and creative therapy

- Work across diverse patient populations in a structured inpatient setting

Requirements

- Minimum 6 months inpatient psych experience

- Experience with pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations

- One of the following credentials:

  • CTRS
  • Music, Art, Drama, or Dance/Movement Therapy (certified/registered)
  • Yoga Therapy (C-IAYT, trauma-informed preferred)
  • OR LCSW, LMFT, or addictions counselor willing to lead activity-based therapy

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Trauma

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Music Therapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home