Inpatient Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University Health in Kansas City, MO seeks a PRN Expressive Therapist for Inpatient Behavioral Health to provide recreation, music, art, drama, and movement therapy. You will develop individualized plans, lead sessions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, supervising interns and volunteers, and maintaining certifications. Requires degree in expressive therapy and current registry, with RQI/CBMT as applicable. PRN varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college program with a major in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Dance and Movement Therapy.
• Current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Dance and Movement Therapy, or obtain required certification/registry within 6 months of hire to maintain employment.
• For Inpatient Therapists, must possess or obtain within 60 days RQI and CBMT certification and maintain current certification.
• Verbal communication skills required to lead Expressive Therapy
• Written communication skills required to complete required documentation
• If driving is required, must meet Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy requirements

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized expressive therapy plans based on physician referrals
• Plan and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions using appropriate 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
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fleet Driving Safety

Education

Recreation Therapy / Music Therapy / Art Therapy / Drama Therapy / Dance and Movement Therapy degree

Job description

University Health in Kansas City, MO seeks a PRN Expressive Therapist for Inpatient Behavioral Health to provide recreation, music, art, drama, and movement therapy. You will develop individualized plans, lead sessions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, supervising interns and volunteers, and maintaining certifications. Requires degree in expressive therapy and current registry, with RQI/CBMT as applicable. PRN varied shifts.