AdventHealth is hiring: Expressive Therapist, (Art/Music Therapy) Part-Time Days

Expressive Therapist, (Art/Music Therapy) Part-Time Days

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Benefits

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Schedule

Part-Time Days, 20 hours/week.

Shift

• Monday 10:30–17:00
• Friday 10:30–17:00
• Saturday & Sunday 08:00–17:00 (Emergency / On Call)

Location

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

Community You’ll Be Caring For

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, you’re a whole person who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole‑person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

Role You’ll Contribute

The Expressive Therapist (ET) is a member of the ET Team and is registered/certified in art, occupational, recreational or music therapy. Services include planning and implementation of therapy activities such as group and or individual interactions. You provide an initial assessment of each patient and provide progress updates to the treatment team.

Value You’ll Bring To The Team

• Conduct group therapy, emphasizing expressive therapy modalities in the treatment plan.
• Assess needs of patients eligible for group treatment based on physical, cognitive, and emotional status.
• Document progress in the treatment plan objectives and interventions; implement and reevaluate.
• Assist in crisis intervention, individual counseling, acute care observation, and observational rounds.
• Identify and supervise use of materials that may be a danger to those at risk for self‑harm.
• Maintain confidentiality guidelines and ethical standards of the discipline.
• Communicate effectively with the expressive therapy team lead and the broader team.
• Manage supplies within the ET budget and prioritize workload efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience.
• Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy (preferred).

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required

• Basic Life Support – CPR Certificate.
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification.
• Formal De‑escalation Training – must be obtained within 90 days of employment (required).

EEO Statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.