PRN Behavioral Health Expressive Therapist

kansashealthsystem; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Expressive Therapist at the Marillac Campus. The role focuses on delivering group therapy and designing therapy activities across music, art, recreation, and drama to support patient care.

The therapist collaborates with the Clinical Manager, adheres to policies, and maintains high standards of care while updating treatment progress and outcomes through the treatment plan. This is a PRN position at the Marillac Campus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily group therapy to patients.
• Develop, organize, coordinate and implement therapeutic activities (music, art, recreation, drama).
• Perform professional, clinical and technical competencies of the unit or department.
• Participate in workshops and review professional publications to maintain competence.
• Ensure continuity and quality of patient care and treatment.
• Facilitate treatment plan implementation and schedule daily group therapy; monitor progress.

Skills

Computer literacy

Engage clients and families

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor's Degree in expressive therapy (Music & Recreation Therapy)

Master’s Degree in expressive therapy (Art & Drama Therapy)

Job description

Position Title

PRN Behavioral Health Expressive TherapistMarillac 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. The role of this position incudes the development, organization, coordination, and implementation of therapeutic activities which may include music, art, recreation, or drama.

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

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. 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 [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.