Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRN

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Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRN

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

Center for Behavioral Medicine

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

Behavioral Health IP

Position Type

Part time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Plans and implements Recreation, Music, Art and/or Dance and Movement Therapy interventions within facility to enhance physical, cognitive, social and affective development and to facilitate daily living and community functioning skills; may participate in the supervision of Expressive Therapy students independently with limited supervision

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from college program with major in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or Drama Therapy.
• Must have current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy or obtain required certification or registry within 6 months of hire date to maintain employment.
• Verbal communication skills required to lead Expressive Therapy.
• Written communication skills required to complete required documentation.
• Possess, or obtain within 60 days, RQI certification, and maintain current certification as a requirement for continued employment.
• Must obtain Complex Behavior Management Training (CBMT) within 90 days of hire and maintain training during employment.

Preferred Requirements

• One year experience in Artistic Expressive Therapy