Recreation/Music Therapist NMPRC

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

NMPRC in Saint Joseph, Missouri seeks a Music Therapist/Recreation Therapist to join the Department of Mental Health. The role involves facilitating music and recreational therapy, with a caseload of patients and case management duties, under supervision of the RT Supervisor.

Responsibilities include group and individual sessions, record-keeping, and collaboration with medical staff. Housing events and therapy projects are part of the role, with a strong emphasis on healing and recovery.

Qualifications

• MT requires graduation with music therapy specialization from a recognized school or accredited program.
• Two years full-time paid professional employment in music therapy in a mental health facility or equivalent.
• RT requires a Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or related field with required coursework.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate treatment groups and manage a caseload of patients with MT activities.
• Supervise RT interns and coordinate facility-wide events and outings.
• Maintain clinical notes and write reports on patient reactions to therapy.
• Provide psychoeducational groups, leisure education, and wellness activities as RT.
• Report pertinent patient information to medical staff and assemble materials for prescribed treatment.

Education

Music Therapy degree / specialization

Two years mental health music therapy experience

Recreational Therapy degree

Job description

Music Therapist/Recreation Therapist – Department of Mental Health at NMPRC

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

St. Joseph, MO Department of Mental Health

Why you'll love this position:

NMPRC is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Hospital where we make a difference in the lives of Missourians with mental health challenges. Our vision here at NMPRC is to transform lives with hope, recovery, rehabilitation and support through the safe delivery of treatment to our Patients.

This position will facilitate treatment groups and will carry a caseload of patients which they will be responsible for treatment case management duties. Supervision is also received from the RT Supervisor with regard to discipline specific duties such as Recreation Therapy Assessments, supervision of RT interns, facility wide events, off ground outings, etc.

What you'll do:

MT:

• Works with small groups and with individual patients, supervising them in a program of musical activities adapted to their needs, interests, abilities, and medical history.
• Stimulates and supervises the active participation of patients in choral and instrumental groups and related music activities.
• Initiates and conducts special music therapy projects designed to meet the needs of various wards.
• Keeps clinical notes and records, and writes reports of patients' reactions, indicating the effectiveness of various activities.
• Reports to the medical staff all pertinent information observed in the course of administering musical therapy.
• Assembles all materials and equipment necessary for administering prescribed treatment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

RT:

• Works with small groups and individuals offering them recreational services including psychoeducational groups, leisure education, and exercise and wellness activities. Assesses patient and identifies treatment objectives for his/her treatment plan upon admission and annually.
• Keeps clinical notes and records, and writes reports of patients’ reactions, indicating the effectiveness of various activities.
• Reports to the medical staff all pertinent information observed in the course of administering musical therapy.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

MT: Graduation from a recognized school of music, with specialization in music therapy or from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in the field of music therapy.

OR

Graduation from a recognized school of music, or from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in music; and two years full-time paid professional employment in music therapy activities (other than purely recreational) in a mental health facility, including the execution of individual therapy programs based upon psychiatric analysis and medical prescription.

(A year of full-time paid professional experience in group music instruction and related activities in a non-hospital setting may be substituted for one of the stated two years of work in a mental health facility.)

OR

Two or more years of full-time paid professional employment as an Activity Therapist (or Activity Instructor) in the music therapy program of the Missouri Division of Mental Health.

RT: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Recreational Therapy; OR in Recreation with a minimum of 9 earned credit hours in Recreational Therapy.

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Recreation, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Art Therapy, or a closely related field; AND,

One or more years of professional experience in Therapeutic Recreation.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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