Expressive Therapist

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Expressive Therapist, specifically a Music Therapist, works under the direction of the Clinical Manager and primarily provides group therapy to patients. The role involves developing, organizing, coordinating, and implementing therapeutic activities using music. The therapist facilitates treatment plans using appropriate methodologies, schedules and completes daily group therapy, and monitors patient progress toward treatment goals. The position also requires maintaining professional knowledge and competence, following applicable policies and ethical standards, and taking responsibility for patient safety and continuity and quality of care.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related expressive therapy field, such as Music or Recreation Therapy, or a master’s degree in a related expressive therapy field, such as Art or Drama Therapy.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of applicable software programs.
• Ability to engage clients and families.
• Specialized certification, such as CTRS, MT-BC, ATR, or RDT.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primarily group therapy to patients using music.
• Develop, organize, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activities using music.
• Facilitate implementation of treatment plans using appropriate treatment methodologies.
• Schedule and complete group therapy daily.
• Monitor patients’ progression toward treatment goals.
• Maintain knowledge and competence relevant to the position through workshops, professional publications, and personal networks.
• Accept accountability for optimal outcomes within the scope of practice.
• Follow policies, procedures, standards, and a professional code of ethics.
• Assume responsibility for position-related risk and safety issues and for continuity and quality of patient care and treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time