Trauma-Informed Recreation/Music Therapist

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

MOSERS Retirement

13 paid holidays per year

Annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health, Fulton State Hospital, seeks full-time Recreation or Music Therapists to join the Nixon Forensic Center in Fulton, MO. Hours are primarily 8:00am–4:30pm with flexibility to meet program needs.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting therapy groups, case management, attending treatment team meetings, and documenting assessments. A degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field is required; CTRS or MT board

Qualifications

• CTRS or Music Therapist board certification welcomed, but not required.
• College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field.
• Must be at least 20 years old for entry high security setting

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting a wide range of treatment groups designed to meet the social, vocational, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of clients.
• Case management including developing and maintaining individual treatment plans and related documentation, individual therapy, goal setting, family contact, and client advocacy.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and weekly program meetings.
• Competency in the implementation of assigned psychosocial program principles and procedures, as well as program and departmental documentation expectations.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field

Job description

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health, Fulton State Hospital, seeks full-time Recreation or Music Therapists to join the Nixon Forensic Center in Fulton, MO. Hours are primarily 8:00am–4:30pm with flexibility to meet program needs.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting therapy groups, case management, attending treatment team meetings, and documenting assessments. A degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field is required; CTRS or MT board