Therapeutic Service Worker NMPRC

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC) in St. Joseph, Missouri, is seeking a Therapeutic Service Worker in the Department of Mental Health.

This entry-level role assists professionals in preparing for and carrying out therapy activities across recreational, occupational, physical, music, and related areas, helping clients build social skills and cope with everyday challenges.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-1 year of related experience (substitutions may be allowed).

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational activity to Consumers.
• Facilitate group meetings with Consumers.
• Observation and documentation related to Consumer activity.
• Escorting Consumers on recreational outings to the community as part of the rehabilitation program.

Skills

Recreational activity

Group facilitation

Observation & documentation

Client support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Therapeutic Service Worker – Department of Mental Health at NMPRC

3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506

Tuesday – Saturday 11:30am – 8:00pm

Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,521.02 + $2/shift differential

Why you'll love this position:

Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC) is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence.

What you'll do:

This is a first-level position accountable for assisting professional or higher-level positions in making detailed preparations for, and in carrying out, planned client activities in recreational, occupational, physical, music, and related therapy areas. At this level, employees learn activity techniques and their therapeutic applications as a means of developing the clients’ social skills, responsibility, and initiative, as well as their ability to cope with problems, gain self-satisfaction, and adapt to reality situations.

• Provide recreational activity to Consumers.
• Facilitate group meetings with Consumers.
• Observation and documentation related to Consumer activity.
• Escorting Consumers on recreational outings to the community as part of the rehabilitation program.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of general methods of preparing for and conducting planned group activities
• Ability to learn the basic principles and methods of therapeutic activities and their application to the treatment of persons with mental illness and/or developmental or physical disabilities.

Typical Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• 0-1 year of related experience (Substitutions may be allowed)

We offer great benefits:

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 foundhere.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.