Location: Tehachapi, California

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 06-07-2026

Shift Type: Tuesday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day). Alternate schedule option during orientation: Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 lead meaningful recreational therapy programs tailored to individuals with mental health needs
• Assess patient strengths and goals, then create measurable treatment plans that support recovery
• Facilitate group and individual sessions that build social skills, coping strategies, and resilience
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate therapeutic activities into overall care
• Document progress clearly and professionally to support continuity of care and outcomes tracking
• Maintain safety, therapeutic boundaries, and a respectful environment for all participants
• Adapt activities to meet varying abilities and behavioral needs within a correctional mental health setting

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Recreational Therapy and working with mental health populations (matches core skills)
• Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or equivalent certification
• Experience or comfort working in a correctional or secure facility is a strong plus
• Strong group facilitation skills and experience developing individualized treatment plans
• Able to complete required facility background checks and screenings

Education

• Degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or related human services field preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in activity planning, group facilitation, and behavior management
• Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and mental health interventions
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams and correctional staff
• Flexibility, reliability, and professional boundary-setting in challenging environments

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a guaranteed 40 hours/week — steady, reliable earnings you can count on
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision options to keep you and your family covered
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off to recharge and come back energized
• Paid orientation week so you can learn the ropes with support
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a reward

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