Recreation/Music Therapist

Recreation/Music Therapist State of Missouri - 3.3 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $44,373.84 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Therapeutic Recreation Recreation therapy Trauma-sensitive practices Program design Client assessment in therapy Clinical program implementation Serving clients Managing social services clients Group facilitation in therapy Individual therapy Care documentation Clinical case management notes Mid-level Evidence-based practice Music therapy instruction Care coordination meetings CTRS Implementing behavioral health therapy programs Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Client advocacy in social work Providing care for clients Case plan creation in social work Individual counseling Direct patient care in social services case management Group counseling Group therapy instruction Full Job Description Job Summary - Why you'll love this position Recreation/Music Therapist St. Louis Forensic Treatment - North, 5351 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63112 Day Shift (Sat/Sun Off Days)

Semi-Monthly Salary:

$1,848.91

Work Area:

3 East St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center, North Campus, is seeking a positive, energetic, and caring individual for our open full time Recreation/Music Therapist. We aspire to be a team of talented, compassionate professionals helping our clients in their personal journey of healing, resilience, and recovery, through our exceptional care and our use of the highest quality evidence-based practice. The Recreation/Music Therapist plays a vital role as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team serving individuals who have been court ordered to the Department of Mental Health for inpatient psychiatric treatment with the goal of restoring the individuals' competency to proceed in their legal case. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate compassion and an ability to work in a trauma informed and recovery-based environment.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Assessment of basic skill functioning related to services provided through the Rehabilitation Services Department. Planning and implementing a wide range of treatment groups designed to meet the social, vocational, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of clients. Case management including developing and maintaining individual treatment plans and related documentation, individual therapy, goal setting, family contact, and client advocacy. Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, program meetings, and department meetings. Competency in the implementation of assigned psychosocial program principles and procedures, as well as program and departmental documentation expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, or related field. CTRS or MT-BC preferred, but not required

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Paid Basic Life Insurance Deferred Compensation opportunities MOSERS Retirement 14 paid holidays per year 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave accrued per month when hired, increases with years of service The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.