Recreation Therapist
You became a Recreation Therapist to help improve lives. Imagine the impact you can make with California Correctional Health Care Services!
Increased Salaries are Just the Beginning…
The past few years have seen dramatic shifts in the health care landscape. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is poised to meet the evolving clinical care demands of our patient population while responding to the day-to-day needs of our dedicated Recreation Therapists.
$98,028 - $115,380/year
Recreation Therapists providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:
$112,728 - $132,684/year
Future Salary Increases
In addition to this fiscal year’s increase to salaries, Recreation Therapists will also receive an additional 2.5% salary increase in July 2024
Benefits:
Additional Benefits of Working with CDCR/CCHCS
But increased salaries are just the beginning – our Recreation Therapists also enjoy comprehensive State of California benefits, including:
- Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
- Rewarding Work with an underserved patient population
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Safety and Security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
- Robust retirement plans, including 401(k), 457(b), and State of California Pension – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas
- Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship
- Wide variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
Call To Action: Take the First Step and Apply Today
Special Requirements:
Current certification or eligibility from the California Board of Recreation and Parks and/or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc.
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree (minimum) in recreation therapy or recreation and leisure studies from an accredited college or university.
Per the Business and Professions Code Section 17505.2 (a)(1) and (a)(2):
(a) It is unlawful for a person to represent himself or herself as a recreation therapist, to represent the services he or she performs as recreation therapy, or to use terms set forth in subdivision (c) in connection with his or her services, name, or place of business, unless he or she meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in recreation therapy or in recreation and leisure studies with a specialization in recreation therapy. Alternatively, a person who does not have one of the preceding degrees may qualify if he or she has a baccalaureate degree in a specialization acceptable for certification or eligible for certification by any accrediting body specified in paragraph (2).
(2) Current certification or eligibility for certification as a recreation therapist by the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification (CBRPC) or by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc (NCTRC).
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