Therapeutic Recreation & Music Therapist

State of Missouri; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid leave

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist to plan, implement and supervise therapeutic recreational activities within a mental health setting at Independence, MO. You will collaborate with medical and treatment staff to tailor programs to client needs and document progress.

Responsibilities include leading individual and group activities, training aides and volunteers, and maintaining equipment while adhering to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers therapeutic recreational activities in individual or group settings as part of a treatment/rehabilitation program.
• Evaluates clients' functioning level reflecting physical, social, mental, and emotional needs for placement in a recreational treatment program.
• Confers with medical and interdisciplinary treatment staff regarding implementing clients' recreational programs.
• Instructs and supervises clients in leisure activities; observes and reports on progress.
• Organizes, stimulates participation in planned activities; supervises volunteers and staff; maintains equipment inventory; follows program objectives and standards.

Skills

Recreational therapy basics

Group activities facilitation

Observation reports

Client assessment

Staff training

Program coordination

Equipment maintenance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking a qualified Recreational Therapist to plan, implement and supervise therapeutic recreational activities within a mental health setting at Independence, MO. You will collaborate with medical and treatment staff to tailor programs to client needs and document progress.

Responsibilities include leading individual and group activities, training aides and volunteers, and maintaining equipment while adhering to professional standards.