Expressive Therapist - Weekend Days - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - University Health - (Weekends, 6a-6:30p)

About the role

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.

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

Schedule

Weekends, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM. Hours per week: 24.