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Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRN

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Western Missouri Mental Health

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Behavioral Health IP

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Plans and implements Recreation, Music, Art and/or Dance and Movement Therapy interventions within facility to enhance physical, cognitive, social and affective development and to facilitate daily living and community functioning skills; may participate in the supervision of Expressive Therapy students independently with limited supervision

Minimum Requirements

+ Graduation from college program with major in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or Dance and Movement Therapy.

+ Must have current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance and Movement Therapy or obtain required certification or registry within 6 months of hire date to maintain employment.

+ Verbal communication skills required to lead Expressive Therapy groups and services.

+ Written communication skills required to complete required documentation.

+ Possess, or obtain within 60 days, RQI certification, and maintain current certification as a requirement for continued employment.

+ For Inpatient Mental Health Services, must obtain CBMT training if employed in BHAC.

Preferred Requirements

+ One year experience in Artistic Expressive Therapy

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