Recreation Therapist
SEPTEMBER JOB OPPORTUNITIES– Rec Therapy Professionals & Students
Job Title: Resident Programs, Services, and Events Director
Organization: American Gold Star Manor
Location (City, State): Long Beach, California
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $30–$40 per hour
Application Deadline or Posting Expiration Date: Not listed
Application/Job Link: https://www.goldstarmanor.org/jobs
Job Title: Rehabilitation Therapist (Recreation)
Organization: Patton State Hospital (DSH-Patton)
Location (City, State): Patton, California
Employment Type: (Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem, Contract, etc.) Full Time
Compensation: (Salary or hourly wage, if available) $8,010.00-$9,433.00 per month
Application Deadline or Posting Expiration Date: Varies – Please refer to CalCareers and search for Rehabilitation Therapist (Recreation) jobs.
Application/Job Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/
Please email the Program Director of Rehabilitation Therapy, Kathleen.Zinda@dsh.ca.gov, so she can walk you through the application process.
Position: Therapeutic Recreation Leader- (Part-Time)
Location: San Diego
Agency: City of San Diego- Parks and Recreation
Pay Range: $21.72 to $26.18 an hour (10% additional pay who possess CTRS)
Program Newsletter:https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/trscalendarfall.pdf
*Contact Gerald Cunanan for more information at Gcunanan@sandiego.gov
Job Title: Special Needs Program Leader
Organization: Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Location (City, State): Hayward, CA
Employment Type: (Full-time)
Compensation: ($69,126.72 – $84,024.00 Salary/year )
Application Deadline or Posting Expiration Date: 09/25/2026
Application/Job Link: Special Needs Program Leader ($69,126.72/year – $84,024.00/year)
Job Title: Recreational Therapist
Organization: County of Santa Barbara, Department of Behavioral Wellness
Location (City, State): Santa Barbara, California
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $31.77–$37.97 per hour
Application Deadline or Posting Expiration Date: Continuous; open until filled
Application/Job Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5191614-0/recreational-therapist
Job Title: Therapeutic Recreational Specialist – CTRS
Organization: Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation
Location (City, State): Arroyo Grande, California
Employment Type: PRN
Compensation: $40.00–$55.00 per hour
Application/Job Link: https://careers.rehabwithoutwalls.com/jobs/therapeutic-recreational-specialist-ctrs-arroyo-grande-california-2026-195233-jobs-therapy
Job Title: Therapeutic Recreational Specialist – CTRS
Organization: Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation
Location (City, State): Pismo Beach, California
Employment Type: PRN
Compensation: $40.00–$55.00 per hour
Application Deadline or Posting Expiration Date: Not listed
Application/Job Link: https://careers.rehabwithoutwalls.com/jobs/therapeutic-recreational-specialist-ctrs-pismo-beach-california-2026-195237-jobs-therapy
Job Title: Per Diem Certified Recreational Therapist (CTRS)
Organization: Universal Health Services
Location (City, State): Sacramento, California
Employment Type: Per diem
Application/Job Link: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/careers/jobs?keywords=Certified%20Recreational%20Therapist%20&sortBy=relevance&page=1\
Recreational Therapist (Part-Time) – PACE
Job Title: Recreational Therapist
Organization: Providence Pace-WA
Location (City, State): Everett, WA (just north of Seattle)
Employment Type: .6 or 24 hours a week, with room to increase hours as the program grows
Compensation: $29.62 – $45.31 an hour
Application Deadline or Posting Expiration Date: No deadline
Link: https://providence.jobs/jobs/?q=recreation+therapist&r=25
Job Title: Experiential Facilitator
Organization: Charlie Health
Location: Remote, United States
Employment Type: Contract/1099; minimum of 9 hours per week
Application/Job Link: https://www.charliehealth.com/careers?gh_jid=4523606004
This Charlie Health position includes recreation therapy as one of the accepted specialties and involves facilitating virtual telehealth groups. It is not available to applicants in Illinois.
United Health Services for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist all over the UnitedStates: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/careers/jobs?page=1&keywords=Certified%20Therapeutic%20Recreation%20Specialist&sortBy=relevance
Heritage Oaks Hospital is currently seeking a full-time Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) to join its team in Sacramento, California. Heritage Oaks is a locked, 125-bed psychiatric hospital serving individuals with a variety of behavioral health needs. Individuals interested in learning more about the position are encouraged to contact Kasey Jensen at kasey.jensen@uhsinc.com with any questions.
Job Posting: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/careers/
Instructions: Look in the job search bar on their website and search for “Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.” You will find many job postings.
Position: Recreation Therapy Consultant
A consulting group is seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Recreation Therapist Consultant (RTC) to provide recreation therapy consulting services. The consultant will conduct quarterly four-hour visits to six-bed residential homes serving adults with developmental disabilities and will complete written reports following each visit. There are currently ten homes in need of consulting services, located in Concord and Fairfield, California. Applicants must have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Those interested in the position are encouraged to contact Joni at Jonirt@aol.com for more information.
Crestwood Behavioral Health – Opportunities Across California
Crestwood Behavioral Health has positions available throughout California for both students and professionals who are looking for careers in behavioral health.
Current opportunities may include:
- Recovery Coach (Entry-Level Mental Health Aide)
- Program Specialist
- Recreation Therapy and Recreation Leadership Positions
- Director and Management Roles
Qualifications vary by position, so be sure to review each posting carefully. These roles offer excellent opportunities to gain experience in psychiatric and behavioral health settings while supporting individuals on their recovery journey.
Visit the Crestwood careers page to view current openings and application requirements.
Job Opportunity Links: https://workatcrestwood.com/#jobs
Now Hiring: Activity Therapist (CTRS or RTC Required) Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking an Activity Therapist to join our Clinical Services team. This opportunity is ideal for newly certified or recent graduates with a CTRS or RTC credential who are interested in working in a behavioral health hospital setting. The Activity Therapist provides therapeutic recreation and activity-based interventions that support patient well-being as part of an interdisciplinary team. Apply here: https://apply.workable.com/bakersfield-behavioral-healthcare-hospital/j/0B4A9FD718/
Recreation Therapist- Corrections
CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments) • Elk Grove, CA
109,908–118,836 a year
Full-time
Dental insurance
Paid time off
PACE Recreational Therapist
North East Medical Services • San Francisco, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $34.37–$38.85 per hour
Benefits: Health insurance; Dental insurance
Job Link: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/North-East-Medical-Services/Job/PACE-RECREATIONAL-THERAPIST/-in-San-Francisco,CA?jid=af6a85b285494153&utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Recreation Specialist – Therapeutic Recreation (3283) – Job #119969
City and County of San Francisco (Recreation and Park Department) • San Francisco, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Link: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=3283
Recreation Therapist – Correctional Facility- California Correctional Health Care Services • Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $9,159–$9,903 per month
Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3060
Hayward Area Recreation District – Hayward, CA: Special Needs Program Aide ($17.74/hour – $23.94/hour)
Under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator II, performs a variety of duties and responsibilities to assist with the daily operations of the Special Needs Adult Day Program at Sorensdale Center. The Program Aide will assist in facilitating educational, vocational, and recreational training for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities to help them achieve their educational goals, while respecting and encouraging Person-Centered Thinking. Due to the varied and individual needs of each participant, Special Needs Program Aides may provide a variety of support and assistance and should be flexible, adjusting to participant’s needs.
Apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/ACECAA23C1BC2B6B21BFF64820A56481/jobs/303335
Recreation Specialist – REACH Program
Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Pay: $25.88–$33.65/hr | Part-Time
Job Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rpvca/jobs/4922486/recreation-specialist-reach-program?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Activity Director – Palo Alto Commons
Location: Palo Alto, CA | Salary: Starting at $65K
Full-Time | Mon–Fri, 9 am–5:30 pm
Contact: Jenny Huynh – Jhuynh@wqliving.com | (650) 494-0760
California State Hospitals – RT Jobs
Full listing:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Jobs/Job_Openings.html
BORP – Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program
PT & FT Rec Assistants, Program Manager
Jobs: https://www.borp.org/about/work/
Events:
https://borp.rallybound.org/
Behavior Management Solutions (BxM)
SELPA-approved non-public agency providing services throughout the Bay Area.
For job openings, visit:
Job Listings: https://behavior-management-solutions.careerplug.com/jobs
Telecare Corporation – Rehab Therapist & Activity Leader Jobs for Recreation Therapists and Students
Job openings all over the US: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/TEL1006/JobBoard/2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=