Expressive Therapist - Weekend Days - Inpatient Behavioral Health - University Health -

**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into [myWORKDAY](http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Expressive Therapist - Weekend Days - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - University Health - (Weekends, 6a-6:30p) 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** ================ UH Behavioral Health Kansas City, Missouri **Department** ============== NKCH Behavioral Health **Position Type** ================= Full time **Work Schedule** ================= 6:00AM - 6:30PM **Hours Per Week** ================== 24 **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 **If you’re passionate about using creativity to support mental health and help patients reach their therapeutic goals, we encourage you to apply today and bring your unique talents to our team!** **This role is at the new North Kansas City Location**