Top 43 Recreation therapist Jobs in Long Beach Ca

Recreation Therapist
Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital —Long Beach, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Acute care
- Background check
- CPR Certification
RECREATION THERAPIST II/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH
County of Los Angeles —Los Angeles, CA
- $7,080.64 - $8,560.82 a month
- Online Application
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
Rehabilitation Therapist - Mental Health 110
Telecare Corporation —Long Beach, CA
- $28.43 - $35.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Adults
- Inpatient
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Occupational Therapist / Recreation Therapist
Star View Behavioral Health, Inc. —Torrance, CA
- $31 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Recreation Director
Convalescent Center of N. Long Beach —Long Beach, CA
- $33 - $37 an hour
- Full-time
- High school
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Rec therapist
Ribak RT Services —Los Angeles, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Children
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Certified RT Specialist
Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital —Long Beach, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Acute care
- Background check
- CPR Certification
Art Therapist (Contractor)
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF LOS ANGELES —Los Angeles, CA
- $100 an hour
- Contract
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Activities Director
Ocean Ridge Post Acute —Long Beach, CA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Mental Health Forensic Therapist
SSG AP Recovery —Los Angeles, CA
- $71,000 - $88,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Activities Director
Sun Mar Health Care —Paramount, CA
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
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Recreation and Rehabilitation Therapist – Multiple Locations Across CA (San Jose, Fresno Area, Napa Valley, Bakersfield)
Crestwood Behavioral Health —Los Angeles, CA
- $35 - $55 an hour
- Email
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
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Music Therapist
LA Downtown Medical Center —Rosemead, CA
- $28 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Psychiatry
- Hospital
Quick Apply
Rehab Counselor - Mental Health 110
Telecare Corporation —Long Beach, CA
- From $22.55 an hour
- Part-time
- Psychiatry
- Adults
- English
Quick Apply
Recreational Therapist
Seen Health —Alhambra, CA
- $72,000 - $90,000 a year
- BLS Certification
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Activities Coordinator
myPlace Care Partners, P.C. —Compton, CA
- $27 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- English
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Activities Director (Full-Time, AM Shifts)
TruCare Community —Long Beach, CA
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In person
- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Respiratory Therapy
Miller Children's Hospital —Long Beach, CA
- $43.13 - $62.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Health insurance
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PD Occupational Therapist I or II- Occupational Therapy IP Orange- Day Shift
University of California, Irvine —Orange, CA
- $63.50 an hour
- Day shift
- Background check
- BLS Certification
- Clinic
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Rehabilitation Therapist - Full Time, Days (Culver City)
Southern California Hospitals —Culver City, CA
- $34.33 - $46.12 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- BLS Certification
- Research
- Mid-level

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Recreation Therapist

Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital -
Long Beach, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$23 - $26 an hour

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Behavioral health hospital experience
Inpatient experience
Safety regulations
HIPAA
Client rights in caregiving
Mental health facility experience
Bachelor's degree
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Typing
Acute care experience
Video conferences (communication methods)
Clinical documentation standards
Quality data entry
Psychiatric hospital experience

Full Job Description

About View Behavioral Health

We are proud to serve as a trusted resource for our community, providing high-quality mental health care with compassion and integrity. Our Long Beach facility currently operates as a 79-bed adult voluntary acute inpatient program, offering private rooms and individualized treatment delivered by a multidisciplinary team. We are dedicated to best practices and person-centered care, supporting each patient's journey toward stability and recovery. To promote continuity of care beyond inpatient treatment, we also offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs tailored to meet each individual's clinical needs. We are also actively expanding our services across Southern California, with our new San Bernardino campus expected to open in early 2026.

Per Diem Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, and Holiday availability

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Position Overview

The Recreational Therapist functions under the Director of Social Services to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement therapeutic treatment programs and activities tailored to meet the needs and interests of each patient in the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Implement rehabilitation activity groups for patients as needed.
Conduct activity groups and services of the Recreation Therapy Treatment Program, including assessments, group notes, 1:1 sessions, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
Maintain quality verbal reporting and written documentation of patient involvement and progress.
Coordinate treatment and unit activities with other programs and multidisciplinary staff.
Monitor safety and order in rehabilitation group rooms and unit areas.
Provide feedback on department and program policies and procedures.
Represent Recreation Therapy on facility committees and in interactions with patients’ families and support systems.
Document admissions, discharges, group participation, and complete screenings and treatment plan interventions within required timeframes.
Attend multidisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
Provide individual leisure counseling and discharge planning as needed.
Complete data collection for performance improvement activities.
Keep assigned areas clean, orderly, and safe.
Supervise and advise RT interns.
Work designated holidays as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational, therapeutic recreation, art, music, or drama therapy required.
Minimum of two (2) years of direct service experience working with acute behavioral health in an inpatient hospital setting (internship or practicum hours may be considered)
Demonstrated ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-stress or crisis situations.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines and departments.
Demonstrated sound professional judgment; clinical judgment where applicable to licensure/role.
Proficiency in the use of computers and standard keyboard functions for data entry and electronic documentation
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in English
Current CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Demonstrate understanding and be compliant with Patients' Rights, LPS Statutes, and Seclusion and Restraint Protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for documentation and coordination of care
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and/or cloud-based communication platforms (e.g., Slack, Zoom)
Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other languages commonly spoken by the patient population
Crisis prevention/intervention training (e.g., HWC, CPI, PMAB) or de-escalation certification
Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and culturally responsive practices
Leadership experience or demonstrated capacity to mentor others

Environmental Requirements

Depending on assignment of position may be required to work in a locked unit with juveniles, formerly incarcerated, and individuals assigned to guardianship who have complex social, and psycho-social needs; may be assigned to evening or night shift, assigned to work weekends, and to work holidays as needed as Ocean View is a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility and coverage is essential; environment can be noisy and sporadically chaotic, and may be exposed to hostile patients and profanity.

Special Conditions

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting, background check clearance, and verification of required licenses, certifications, and education
Satisfactory completion of professional reference checks
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Ocean View does not provide visa sponsorship for certain roles unless otherwise specified
Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), The Joint Commission, and HIPAA standards
Compliance with all required health screenings and immunizations in accordance with regulatory guidelines and facility policy, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing, N95 fit testing, annual trainings, and proof of vaccination for certain communicable diseases
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts as needed, based on operational or patient care needs

The pay range for this role is:
23 - 26 USD per hour(Long Beach)

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recreation therapist jobs in long beach ca

Recreation Therapist

RECREATION THERAPIST II/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Rehabilitation Therapist - Mental Health 110

Occupational Therapist / Recreation Therapist

Recreation Director

Rec therapist

Certified RT Specialist

Art Therapist (Contractor)

Activities Director

Mental Health Forensic Therapist

Activities Director

Recreation and Rehabilitation Therapist – Multiple Locations Across CA (San Jose, Fresno Area, Napa Valley, Bakersfield)

Music Therapist

Rehab Counselor - Mental Health 110

Recreational Therapist

Activities Coordinator

Activities Director (Full-Time, AM Shifts)

Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Respiratory Therapy

PD Occupational Therapist I or II- Occupational Therapy IP Orange- Day Shift

Rehabilitation Therapist - Full Time, Days (Culver City)

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