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Recreational Therapist
Location: Coalinga, CA
Start Date: 02-23-2026
End Date: 06-07-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Day (4x10 schedule, 30-minute meal break, flexible within Mon-Thu)
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
- Lead and facilitate therapeutic recreational groups that promote mental health, socialization, and life skills
- Assess participants’ needs and develop individualized treatment plans and activity goals
- Implement evidence-based recreational therapy interventions and adapt activities for diverse abilities
- Document progress and outcomes clearly and timely to support continuity of care
- Collaborate with mental health clinicians, custody staff, and program partners to deliver coordinated care
- Maintain safety, professional boundaries, and confidentiality in a correctional facility setting
- Participate in onboarding, staff meetings, and ongoing training to strengthen program quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or equivalent certification preferred
- Experience working in mental health or behavioral health settings is highly desirable
- Comfortable and able to work in a correctional facility; ability to pass required background checks and clearances
- Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Strong communication, documentation, and group facilitation skills
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Knowledge & Skills
- Group facilitation and activity planning for therapeutic outcomes
- Understanding of mental health principles and behavior management
- Skilled in assessment, individualized treatment planning, and progress documentation
- Trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practice
- Ability to collaborate across clinical and custody teams
- Time management, flexibility, and professionalism in a structured environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay with a guaranteed 40 hours per week — steady income you can count on
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
- Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Referral bonus program — help us grow the team and get rewarded
- Comprehensive orientation and a supportive team that values YOU
- Flexible scheduling within the required 4x10 cadence
Travel Perks: Explore Coalinga, CA
Explore the unique Central Coast and Central Valley region during your off days. Nearby highlights include Carrizo Plain National Monument for wide-open plains and wildflower viewing, quick weekend drives to Pismo Beach or Morro Bay for coastal escapes, wine tasting in Paso Robles, and the larger urban amenities and airports in Fresno for easy travel. Outdoor lovers will find hiking, birding, and scenic drives within reach.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Recreational Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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