Recreation/Music Therapist (CBM)

The Center for Behavioral Medicine has an excellent opportunity for an entry level Recreational Therapist (preferably Certified or eligible), Music Therapist or Art Therapist. This is entry-level professional recreational therapy work involving the assessment, instruction, evaluation, and supervision of clients in recreational activities as part of a therapeutic/rehabilitative program.

What you’ll do:

Job Duties

1. Plans and administers therapeutic recreational activities in individual or group settings adapted to meet client needs and abilities as part of a treatment/rehabilitation program for a unit or treatment/rehabilitation area.

2. Evaluates clients' functioning level reflecting physical, social, mental, and emotional needs, abilities, and interest for placement in a recreational treatment program.

3. Confers with medical and interdisciplinary treatment staff regarding implementing clients' recreational programs based on needs, abilities, and interests.

4. Instructs and supervises clients in a wide variety of leisure activities such as active sports, group games, dramatics, arts and crafts projects, dancing, and other related activities; observes and reports on progress.

5. Organizes, stimulates, and encourages participation in planned individual and group activities; conducts special seasonal events and programs.

6. Supervises and/or trains Activity Aides, volunteers, students, and direct care staff in recreational activities.

7. Promotes cooperative assistance in meeting social and physical needs of clients through frequent interaction with other health, social service, and community groups.

8. Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies used in recreation activities; requisitions materials.

9. Exercises independence and discretion in carrying out assignments in conformance with program objectives and professional standards; supervision is received from a higher-level therapist who reviews work through progress reports, client record reviews, and/or direct observation.

10. Performs other related work as assigned. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy; OR in Recreation with a minimum of 9 earned credit hours in Recreational Therapy.

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Recreation, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Art Therapy, or a closely related field; and ,

• One or more years of professional experience in therapeutic recreation.

Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits, life insurance, dental and health care options. You may apply by faxing your resume’ to (816) 512-7415; email resume to trena.fowler@dmh.mo.gov or cbm.hr@dmh.mo.gov or apply online at https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/mocareers/index.html (click “Find Jobs” tab)

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