Correctional Recreation/Recreational Therapist - $2,739 per week

Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional Recreation/Recreational Therapist for a travel job in Lancaster, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Recreation/Recreational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Non Negotiable Requirements: CTRS License 

Non Negotiable Requirements: American Heart Association BLS

Overview:
Join our dedicated team at this Correctional Facility as a Recreational Therapist. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of incarcerated individuals through structured therapeutic recreation programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to promote rehabilitation, resilience, and positive behavioral change within a secure environment—all with a competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and lead therapeutic recreation programs that address the emotional, social, and physical needs of inmates.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct assessments to determine inmate interests, abilities, and therapeutic needs.
• Facilitate group and individual recreational therapy sessions focused on coping skills, stress management, social interaction, and leisure education.
• Document all treatment sessions, assessments, and progress notes in accordance with facility and CDCR guidelines.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings and contribute to comprehensive inmate care planning.
• Support inmate transitions and pre-release preparation by promoting healthy recreation and community reentry skills.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment, adhering to all California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) regulations, policies, and procedures.

Nightingale's List Job ID #ZR_500_JOBT. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Nightingale's List

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay