Location: Susanville, CA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 06-07-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday and Tuesday OR Thursday and Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM day

Hours per Week: 20

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and deliver therapeutic recreation activities tailored to mental health needs
• Lead group and individual sessions that build coping skills and social functioning
• Assess participant progress and document outcomes clearly and professionally
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans
• Adapt activities to a correctional environment while maintaining safety and therapeutic focus
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed
• Support program development and contribute ideas to improve patient engagement

Qualifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred or equivalent certification
• Valid state credentials or licensure as required for Recreational Therapy
• Experience working in mental health settings; correctional experience is a strong plus
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to pass background checks and clearance required for work in a state correctional facility
• Excellent communication, documentation, and group facilitation skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related behavioral health field

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and activity planning
• Strong group facilitation and motivational skills
• Familiarity with mental health interventions and recovery-oriented care
• Ability to document clinical progress and produce clear reports
• Crisis management and de-escalation techniques
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build rapport in challenging environments

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay and a clear schedule so you can plan your life outside work
• One week paid orientation to help you settle in and feel confident
• Supportive team environment where your therapeutic impact is valued
• Opportunities to develop skills in mental health and correctional settings
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues aboard
• Licensure assistance guidance and access to continuing education resources
• Flexible registry coverage that respects your time and work life balance
• A role that offers meaningful, visible outcomes every day

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