Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 08-30-2026

Shift Type: Fri-Tuesday or Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Day shift (rotating schedule)

Hours per Week: 40

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 lead meaningful therapeutic recreation activities tailored to individuals in the Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
• Assess client strengths, interests, and needs to build person-centered activity plans that support mental health recovery
• Collaborate with mental health clinicians, case managers, and correctional staff to coordinate care and safety
• Document participation, progress, and outcomes in a clear and timely manner to support treatment goals
• Monitor the therapeutic environment and adapt activities to ensure safety, dignity, and engagement
• Provide strength-based group facilitation that fosters social skills, coping strategies, and community reintegration readiness
• Contribute to program development and special projects aimed at improving patient outcomes and program quality

Qualifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred or equivalent credential in therapeutic recreation
• Experience working in mental health settings, recreational therapy programs, or Enhanced Outpatient Programs is highly valued
• Strong group facilitation experience and comfort leading structured activities for adults
• Ability to pass required facility background checks and comply with institutional policies
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Psychology, or related field preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of recreational therapy principles, modalities, and documentation best practices
• Experience applying therapeutic activities to support mental health recovery and functional goals
• Skilled in group process, behavior management techniques, and crisis de-escalation strategies
• Comfortable working in structured correctional facility environments with attention to safety and protocol
• Proficient record-keeping and outcome measurement to demonstrate program effectiveness

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a guaranteed 40-hour workweek during the assignment
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your therapeutic expertise
• Opportunities for professional growth working with an Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP)
• Clear schedule blocks to help you plan your life outside work
• Access to facility resources and clinical supervision to strengthen your skills
• Referral bonus program and recognition for great care
• Licensure assistance conversations and support where applicable
• Paid time off options available through assignment policies

Travel Perks: Explore San Luis Obispo, CA

Explore Central Coast highlights while on assignment: stroll downtown San Luis Obispo and its famous Thursday farmers market, hike scenic trails like Bishop Peak, visit nearby Pismo Beach for ocean views and sand dunes, enjoy wine tasting in Paso Robles, take a day trip to Hearst Castle in San Simeon, and discover Morro Bay's waterfront and wildlife.

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