Trauma-Informed Recreation & Music Therapist

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Retirement plan

Holidays

Leave accrual

Job summary

State of Missouri's St. Louis Forensic Treatment – North is seeking a full-time Recreation/Music Therapist at 5351 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO.

This role supports an interdisciplinary treatment team and promotes healing, resilience, and recovery through evidence-based practices. Responsibilities include assessing skill functioning, planning diverse treatment groups, case management and documentation, attending team meetings, and ensuring program principles are followed.

Qualifications

• College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, or related field.
• CTRS or Music Therapist Board Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assessment of basic skill functioning related to services provided through the Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Planning and implementing 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, client advocacy, and out-trip organization.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, program meetings, and department meetings.
• Competency in the implementation of assigned psychosocial program principles and procedures, as well as program and departmental documentation expectations.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Assessment skills

Education

College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, or related field

Job description

State of Missouri's St. Louis Forensic Treatment – North is seeking a full-time Recreation/Music Therapist at 5351 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO.

This role supports an interdisciplinary treatment team and promotes healing, resilience, and recovery through evidence-based practices. Responsibilities include assessing skill functioning, planning diverse treatment groups, case management and documentation, attending team meetings, and ensuring program principles are followed.