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Crestwood Behavioral Health
Santa Rosa, California

Recreation and Rehabilitation Therapist – Multiple Locations Across CA (Fresno Area and Napa Valley)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$55/hr

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Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Recreation and Rehabilitation Therapist – Multiple Locations Across CA (Fresno Area and Napa Valley)

Job Duties: The Recreation and Rehabilitation Therapist plans, coordinates, and implements a therapeutic recreation/activities program on a regular basis to meet the individual client's needs and interests.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Schedule: Full Time, In-Person

Qualifications

Must be registered or eligible for registration as an Occupational therapist, Music therapist, Dance therapist, Art therapist, or Recreation therapist.

Art Therapist: Art therapist means a person who is registered or eligible for registration as an art therapist with the American Art Therapy Association

Dance Therapist: A dance therapist is a person who is registered or eligible for registration as a dance therapist by the American Dance Therapy Association

Music Therapist: A music therapist is a person who has a bachelor's degree in music therapy and who is registered or eligible for registration as a music therapist by the National Association for Music Therapy

Occupational Therapist: An occupational therapist is a person who is registered or who is eligible for registration as an occupational therapist by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Must have two (2) years' experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, one year of which was full-time in a client activities program in a mental health setting or bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation who is registered or eligible for registration as a recreation therapist by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification or the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

  • California driver’s license.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Sick Leave Buy Back
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Scholarship Program
  • Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Service Awards
  • Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. is proud to be the leading provider of mental health services in California for more than 50+ years. We provide a complete range of behavioral healthcare services, from traditional psychiatric services to innovative recovery programs, geared towards community reintegration, building resiliency, and developing compassionate communities.

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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range

$35—$55 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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Key Responsibilities

The Recreation and Rehabilitation Therapist plans, coordinates, and implements therapeutic recreation and activity programs tailored to individual client needs. They work within a behavioral health setting to empower clients and support their recovery journey.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health supportRecovery program coordinationClient assessmentActivity planningCrisis interventionPatient careDocumentationRehabilitation planning

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Sacramento, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Sick Leave Buy Back
401(k) Retirement
Scholarship Program
Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates