Inpatient Expressive Therapist: Art, Music & Movement

University Health; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Health in Kansas City, MO seeks an Expressive Therapist to support patients' well-being through recreation, music, art, drama, and movement therapies. You will develop individualized plans, lead sessions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and participation in care.

The role requires strong verbal and written communication, certification in an expressive therapy field, and the ability to supervise interns and volunteers within an inpatient behavioral

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program with a major in Recreation Therapy or related therapy.
• Current certification or registry in one of the expressive therapies, or obtain within 6 months.
• For Inpatient Therapists, must have or obtain RQI and CBMT within 60 days.
• Strong verbal and written communication to document care.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized expressive therapy plans based on physician referrals
• Plan and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions using expressive therapy modalities
• Document patient progress, assess responses to treatment, and modify interventions as needed
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and team meetings
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-equipped therapy environment
• Assist with supervision of interns, assistants, and volunteers
• Maintain professional certifications and stay current with developments in the field
• Promote quality improvement, patient safety, cultural diversity, and a positive patient experience

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Recreation Therapy major

Music Therapy major

Art/Drama Therapy major

Dance and Movement Therapy major

Description du poste

University Health in Kansas City, MO seeks an Expressive Therapist to support patients' well-being through recreation, music, art, drama, and movement therapies. You will develop individualized plans, lead sessions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and participation in care.

The role requires strong verbal and written communication, certification in an expressive therapy field, and the ability to supervise interns and volunteers within an inpatient behavioral