0470139 Recreation/Music Therapist Ward 2

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location:

1010 West Columbia Street Farmington, MO 63640 Why you'll love this position: The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is looking for an positive, energetic, and caring Recreation/Music Therapist to provide services as part of one of our innovative interdisciplinary treatment teams to mentally ill forensic clients in a theraputic setting. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate compassion and an ability to work in a trauma informed and recovery based environment. Responsibilities - What you'll do This is a professional position accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating complex recreation-based or music-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Responsible for assessing clients, performing treatment planning, facilitating activities, using and maintaining therapy equipment, and maintaining documentation. Supervises lower-level vocational positions and functions as a lead professional worker. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. Knowledge, skills & abilities In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreational and/or music therapy. Ability to observe clients' progress and prepare reports. Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Job Details - More reasons to love this position The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position please contact: Human Resources 573-218-6800 The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.