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Recreation Therapist, CF
$84,672 - $99,660 Annual Range
Under the overall administrative authority of the Program Assistant, with clinical oversight from the Senior Psychiatrist, Supervisor (Clinical Director), the Recreation Therapist (CF) develops and conducts therapeutic recreation and leisure activities; monitors supplies and submits requests for supply orders; supervises patients; and protects and maintains the safety of people and property. The Recreation Therapist maintains safety and security of work areas, by inspecting the premises and accounting for tools and materials.

Recreation Therapists within our health care system must meet the professional codes noted below:

(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 or by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc.

Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions.