Recreation Therapy Intern (Student Assistant)At — California Institution for Men, California Correctional Healthcare Services / CDCR
California Institution for Men (CIM) Recreation Therapy Internship program aspires to provide a positive supportive training experience that will prepare interns for careers in recreation therapy. We do this by providing a strong foundation in ethics, assessment, group planning, group implementation, evaluation, documentation, professionalism, and administration. A special emphasis is placed on the development of these skills within an organization that serves a diverse population and employs a diverse group of professionals.
At the conclusion of the program, the intern will gain experience and knowledge to assist with the recreation therapy certification examination as well as prepared for a recreation therapy career in a clinical setting.
The Recreation Therapy intern will receive Electronic Health Records System (EHRS) training, which is the computer software used for healthcare documentation in the institution. Also, the RT intern will complete the new employee orientation and safety training. Additionally, the intern will receive recreation therapy training by the recreation therapist, CTRS throughout the entire program to ensure the intern absorbs the necessary training to perform independently and gains knowledge to prepare for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification examination. The RT internship supervisor will meet with the RT intern weekly to discuss the progress and answer any questions pertaining to the training and experience.
An alarm and whistle should be on the person when entering a facility containing patients. There are custody officers throughout the facility. Always inform a custody officer and/or non-custody staff when you enter a housing unit.
| Type | Frequency | Amount | Explanation | Show to students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stipend | monthly | The amount has not been determined. | No |
Student will create an account on https://calcareers.ca.gov Student will complete the online application (STD 678) for a Recreation Therapy Intern (Student Assistant). Please include relevant documents (i.e.unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) to the application. Also, include the Job Code number and Position number. Student will be contacted for a Recreation Therapy Internship interview. A background Investigation is required and must be successfully cleared prior to being hired. Medical Clearance is required and must be successfully cleared prior to being hired.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 600 | hours per academic term |