Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist

Company: Crestwood Behavioral Health
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026

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: Director of Recreation | Recreation Therapist Job Duties: The role of the Director of Recreation is to create and lead the recreational program with recreational activities, hobby & interest building, physical activities, and other events & holidays throughout the year. In our holistic approach, recreation is just one facet of the wellness of our clients, along with behavioral skill building, medication support, dietary teaching, and pre-vocational training. Our overall goal is to support our clients to create lives worth living and be successful as independents in their community. Schedule: Full Time: AM Qualifications: Must have a bachelor’s degree as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist. Must be registered or eligible for registration as an occupational therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, art therapist, or recreation therapist. Must have a valid California driver’s license. A current CPR certification is preferred. 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 healthcare setting. 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 has provided Bakersfield residential mental health recovery services since 1998. The Crestwood Behavioral Health Center and Psychiatric Health Facility are innovative programs based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them on the road to recovery. 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 - $40 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 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. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all 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. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. Crestwood is required to participate in the E-Verify program. To learn more, please see: E-Verify Participation, Right to Work notices, or visit www.e-verify.gov .

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