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Recreational Therapist

St Josephs Behavioral Health Center Stockton, California
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The posted compensation range of $35.12 - $40.12 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-395485 Employment Type Full Time Department Behavioral Health Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

St. Josephs Behavioral Health Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care.

St. Josephs Behavioral Health Center is a licensed not-for-profit facility providing comprehensive behavioral health services for psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders. We offer a 35-bed inpatient hospital day treatment and outpatient services. Our specially trained staff of board certified psychiatrists physicians and licensed professionals are committed to providing compassionate quality care and creating an atmosphere that fosters communication trust and personal growth.


Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall operation of the adjunctive therapy program. Will work within a multi-disciplinary framework. Must be able to develop new programs organize staff and schedule activities. Performs regular activity and recreation patient care as a regular working supervisor including: assessments progress notes group activities community meetings and other adjunctive therapy as needed. Can make use of statistical control processes in decision making. This position requires providing service to one or more age populations including a child adolescent/teen adult and geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates and understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Retirement Programs
  • Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Experience:

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in psychiatric hospital or clinic

Education:

  • BA/BS or Masters' level degree in one of the following expressive therapies:
    • Art
    • Music
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Recreational Therapy

Licensure:

  • Must be registered or licensed therapist or license eligible in their field of study nationally
  • Current BLS 

Special Skills:

  • Must be able to work as a team member of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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