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American Public Human Services Association

Expressive Therapist

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Kansas City, MO (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Recreational Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving movement, sports, games, and other activities for brain stimulation. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.

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Job Description

Job Description Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center in South Kansas City, MO is seeking a well-rounded, passionate, responsible, and reliable Expressive Therapist to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team of therapists .
The Work:
The Expressive Therapist will implement trauma-informed and therapeutic activities to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our children receiving residential and hospital services. 8-hour shifts (9 am
  • 5:30 pm) Occasional need to be flexible (could potentially need to work a weekend shift or evening hours) This position is responsible for creating and implementing therapeutic modalities that are consistent with the treatment needs of children and adolescents.
This position will serve clients in individual and group settings. Will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary treatment team throughout all programs. Completes assessments, documents behavior and progress in EPIC (electronic medical record). Must be flexible with co-leading various therapy groups and activities (music, recreation & social events) Establishes therapeutic relationships with clients to facilitate the treatment process while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Must have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience. Must be Certified Therapeutic Rec Specialist
  • National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification Must have knowledge of specific age-appropriate mental health care needs of children and adolescent patients.
Must have the ability to intervene effectively in crisis situations. Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Job Requirements Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year Basic Life Support RQI
  • Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI), Cert Therapeutic Rec Specialist
  • National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, Driver's License
  • Class E
  • Various, Mandt/CPI APS
  • Healthstream
  • Healthstream Bachelor's Degree Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) The best place to get care.
The best place to give care . Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.