Travel Contract

Correctional Recreation/Recreational Therapist
San Luis Obispo, CA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,702/week

Overview

Start Date01/26/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration31 weeks
Setting
Correctional

Pay

15% higher than average Therapist / Recreational Therapist pay in California

Estimated total pay

$2,702/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
Continuing Education
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%

Description

Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: Recreational Therapist

Communicate changes in patient condition to the Director of Recreational Therapy and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Provide feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient response to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives.
Conduct assessments in psychosocial, leisure, and recreation skills development/deficiency.
Ensure timely documentation of interventions and confirm that interventions align with the patients plan of care.
Teach coping skills and stress management techniques to patients to support a balanced leisure lifestyle.
Apply advanced knowledge of counseling and therapeutic concepts to determine appropriate services for psychiatric, trauma-affected, and chemically dependent patients.
Demonstrate knowledge of group dynamics and the practice of group processing in therapy.

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Care Career Job ID #34861000. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Social Work Recreational Therapist

Employer

Care Career

About

Care Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering specialized talent solutions across the industry. Wherever you want to go, We Make It Happen.With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of.Care Career is a modern, transparent staffing firm creating the ultimate community of US.

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About San Luis Obispo, CA

As a travel nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 40-45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may be limited.
It's recommended to start the search early.

Transportation

Car friendliness with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse community with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
San Luis Obispo has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports.
The city also hosts music and cultural events throughout the year.

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