Under the general direction of the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Supervisor) or Supervising
Psychiatric Social Worker I, CF, the Recreation Therapist (RT), CF develops, implements, and evaluates
therapeutic recreation programs for patients within California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
institutions. The RT, CF instructs and motivates patients in individual and group recreation therapy, monitors
and documents treatment progress, and works with other health care providers to share recreational therapy
assessment information and incorporate therapeutic recreational activities into treatment plans. The RT, CF
maintains order and supervises the conduct of patients to protect and maintain the safety of persons and
property.