Recreational Therapist - Mental Health
Location: Represa, CA
Start Date: 12-29-2025
End Date: 03-22-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 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 deliver meaningful recreational therapy programs tailored to individuals with mental health needs
- Assess participant abilities and create measurable care plans to support recovery and daily functioning
- Lead engaging group and individual sessions that build life skills, coping strategies, and social connection
- Collaborate with mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, and facility staff to coordinate holistic care
- Document progress, modify interventions as needed, and report outcomes to the treatment team
- Ensure a safe, respectful environment that promotes dignity and rehabilitation for all participants
- Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives that enhance therapeutic services
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field (see Education)
- Current credential or certification as a Recreational Therapist (state credential or CTRS preferred)
- Experience or coursework in mental health interventions; correctional facility experience is a plus
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification preferred
- Ability to pass required background checks and facility clearance processes
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field required
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or equivalent preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and activity-based interventions
- Skill in group facilitation and individual therapeutic goal-setting
- Familiarity with mental health conditions and recovery-oriented approaches
- Competence in clinical documentation and outcome tracking
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors with de-escalation techniques
- Comfort working within structured facility environments and collaborating across disciplines
Benefits
- Competitive pay and steady full-time hours to keep your skills sharp
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid time off so you can recharge and come back energized
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career growth
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Referral bonus program — share the opportunity and be rewarded
- A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your creativity and input
- Professional development and training opportunities to expand your toolkit
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Recreational Therapist - Mental Health? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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