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Truman Medical Centers lists this PRN - Expressive Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - University Health - (PRN Varied Shifts) opportunity in kansas city, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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PRN - Expressive Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - University Health - (PRN Varied Shifts) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location UH Behavioral Health Kansas City, Missouri Department NKCH Behavioral Health Position Type Part time Work Schedule 7:00AM - 3:30PM Hours Per Week 4
Job Description The Expressive Therapist plans and provides recreation, music, art, drama, and/or dance and movement therapy interventions to support patients’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. This role develops individualized treatment plans, leads group and individual sessions, participates in multidisciplinary care, and supports student and volunteer supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and develop individualized expressive therapy plans based on physician referrals
Plan and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions using appropriate expressive therapy modalities
Document patient progress, assess responses to treatment, and modify interventions as needed
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and team meetings
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-equipped therapy environment
Assist with supervision of interns, assistants, and volunteers
Maintain professional certifications and stay current with developments in the field
Promote quality improvement, patient safety, cultural diversity, and a positive patient experience
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
Minimum Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college program with a major in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Dance and Movement Therapy
Current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Dance and Movement Therapy, or obtain required certification/registry within 6 months of hire to maintain employment
For Inpatient Therapists, must possess or obtain within 60 days RQI and CBMT certification and maintain current certification.
Verbal communication skills required to lead Expressive Therapy
Written communication skills required to complete required documentation
If driving is required, must meet Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy requirements
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience in Artistic Expressive Therapy
This role is at the new North Kansas City Location Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer.
We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.
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Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
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