Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRN

Truman Medical Centers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Expressive Therapist for Behavioral Health Acute Care to provide Recreation, Music, Art and Dance/Movement therapy interventions in a hospital setting.

The role requires a college major in expressive therapies, current or pending certifications (RQI, CBMT within specified timelines), and strong verbal/written communication skills. Part-time, day schedule with supervision of students as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college program with major in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or Drama Therapy.
• Must have current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy or obtain required certification or registry within 6 months of hire date to maintain employment.
• Verbal communication skills required to lead Expressive Therapy.
• 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.
• Must obtain Complex Behavior Management Training (CBMT) within 90 days of hire and maintain training during employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May participate in the supervision of Expressive Therapy students independently with limited supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CBMT training

RQI certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation/Music/Art/Drama Therapy

Job description

Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRN### Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRNApply: Center for Behavioral Medicine: Part time: Posted Today: R0019196**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.****Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.**Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRN101 Truman Medical Center# **Job Location**Center for Behavioral MedicineKansas 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 Drama Therapy.* Must have current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy or obtain required certification or registry within 6 months of hire date to maintain employment.* Verbal communication skills required to lead Expressive Therapy.* 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.* Must obtain Complex Behavior Management Training (CBMT) within 90 days of hire and maintain training during employment. Preferred Requirements* One year experience in Artistic Expressive Therapy