Expressive Therapist

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System — Strawberry Hill Campus is seeking an Expressive Therapist focused on group Art Therapy to support patients under clinical supervision. The role emphasizes developing, organizing, and implementing therapeutic activities in the Art Therapy field.

The ideal candidate will facilitate daily group sessions, monitor progress toward treatment goals, and uphold professional ethics while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in expressive therapy field or Master's in related expressive therapy field.
• Experience in group therapy and art therapy modalities.
• Preferred certifications (CTRS, MT-BC, ATR, RDT).

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily group therapy to patients.
• Develop, organize, coordinate and implement art therapy activities.
• Schedule and conduct daily group therapy; monitor progress toward goals.
• Maintain professional ethics and collaborate with the care team.

Skills

Computer literacy

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in expressive therapy

Master's degree in expressive therapy

Job description

Position Title

Expressive Therapist

Strawberry Hill Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Expressive Therapist, under the direction of the Clinical Manager, has the responsibility to provide primarily group therapy to patients.While this is an Expressive Therapy title, we are looking primarily for an ART THERAPIST. The role of this position incudes the development, organization, coordination, and implementation of therapeutic activities in the Art Therapy field

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position by participating in workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice. Follows policies, procedures and standards; adheres to a professional code of ethics. Assumes responsibility for the risk and safety issues associated with the position.
• Assumes responsibility for continuity and quality of patient care and treatment.
• Facilitates the implementation of the treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment methodologies. Schedules and completes group therapy daily. Monitors the patient’s progression toward treatment goals.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree in related expressive therapy filed (Music and Recreation Therapy) OR Master’s Degree in related expressive therapy field (Art and Drama Therapy)
• Master’s Degree

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Specialized Certification, i.e. CTRS, MT-BC, ATR, RDT

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer literate; working knowledge of all applicable software programs
• Ability to engage clients and families

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-54780

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.