Title: Recreation Therapist

Job Duties: The role of the Recreation Therapist leads the recreational program with recreational activities, hobby & interest building, physical activities and other events & holidays throughout the year. In our holistic approach, recreation is just one facet to the wellness of our clients along with behavioral skill building, medication support, dietary teaching, and prevocational training. Our overall goal is to support our clients (adults, ages 18 ) to create their life worth living and be successful as independents in their community.

Qualifications: 

1. Must have a bachelor’s degree as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist.

2. Must be registered or eligible for registration as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist.

4. Must have a current CPR certification is preferred.

5. Must have two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one year of which was full-time in a client activities program in a health care setting.

About the Campus: Crestwood’s program in Vallejo is based on a commitment to providing mental health clients a continuum of care that puts them well on the road to recovery. Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers (MHRCs) provide psychosocial rehabilitation programs in secure, residential settings with a focus on brief lengths of stay.

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