Recreation Therapist Jobs in California

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California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)

Recreation Therapist Multiple CA Locations Hiring!

  • California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 14 days ago

Special Requirements Current certification or eligibility from the California Board of Recreation and Parks and/or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Inc....

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Associate Park And Recreation Specialist

  • State of California
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Description and Duties ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIVISION / OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / SACRAMENTO The reporting location for this position is...

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Rehabilitation - Recreational Therapist

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 9 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Rehabilitation - Recreational Therapists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us KPG Healthcare is a...

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New Recreational Therapist

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.
  • Blythe, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Blythe, CA
  • 10 days ago

program targeted toward what that patient requires most Keep current on communal and therapeutic resources available to best help the patients Document a patient's progress during their activities...

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Associate Park And Recreation Specialist

  • Department of Parks & Recreation
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago

and Duties ASSOCIATE PARK AND RECREATION SPECIALIST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIVISION / OFFICE OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / SACRAMENTO The reporting location for this position is Headquarters in...

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Recreational Therapist - CTRS

  • Acadia Healthcare
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 days ago

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art,...

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Recreation Specialist II - Dance Instructor

  • City of Glendora
  • Glendora, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Glendora, CA
  • 12 days ago

Working under the formal title of Recreation Specialist II) Do you have a passion for dance and a heart for the community? The City of Glendora's Recreation and Human Services Department is...

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Recreation Therapist (Cert) PT

  • Universal Health Services
  • Madera, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Madera, CA
  • 12 days ago

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary...

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Recreation Therapist (Cert)

  • Universal Health Services
  • Madera, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Madera, CA
  • 12 days ago

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary...

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Recreation Specialist

  • City of Carlsbad (CA)
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 12 days ago

Carlsbad - The Community The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches and lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with...

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Recreational Therapist RECT

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  • CA
  • 13 days ago
  • CA
  • 13 days ago

recreation research and evidence-based methodsQualificationsMinimum 1 year of experience as a Recreation TherapistCertification as a Recreation Therapist by the California Board of Parks, OR CTRS certification...

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Recreation Specialist I, PT (Continuous)

  • City of Oakland, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 16 days ago

Continuous Recruitment* Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. 2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT...

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Correctional Recreation/Recreational Therapist - $2,080 per week

  • Nightingale's List
  • Susanville, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Susanville, CA
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and lead therapeutic recreation programs that address the emotional, social, and physical needs of inmates....

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Dir of Rehab (CTRS) - Mental Health 155

  • Telecare
  • Oakland, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 18 days ago

Two (2) years of experience working in the rehabilitation field within behavioral health and be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) One (1) year of supervisory experience Must be at...

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Recreation Specialist II, PT (Continuous)

  • City of Oakland, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 18 days ago

Continuous Recruitment* Recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. 2026 OAKLAND PARKS, RECREATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT...

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Salary for Recreation Therapist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Recreation Therapists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.9%
Master's Degree
31.0%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
High School or GED
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Recreation Therapists in California
Less than 1 year
50.0%
1-2 years
26.9%
2-4 years
15.4%
6-8 years
3.9%
None
3.9%