Trauma‑Informed Recreation & Music Therapist (Full‑Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Deferred compensation

MOSERS retirement

Holidays (13)

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

State of Missouri, Fulton State Hospital, seeks full-time Recreation or Music Therapists to join the Nixon Forensic Center team in Fulton, MO. The role focuses on trauma-informed, recovery-based care with groups, case management and documentation as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements include a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field; CTRS or Music Therapist certification is welcomed but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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

• 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 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.

Education

College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field

Job description

State of Missouri, Fulton State Hospital, seeks full-time Recreation or Music Therapists to join the Nixon Forensic Center team in Fulton, MO. The role focuses on trauma-informed, recovery-based care with groups, case management and documentation as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements include a degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field; CTRS or Music Therapist certification is welcomed but not required.