State of Missouri is hiring: Recreation/Music Therapist in Fulton

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Hours Of Work

Primarily 8:00am-4:30pm, with flexibility to meet program needs

Salary Range

$42,933.60-$49,362.00, based on experience/qualifications

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health, Fulton State Hospital, is seeking full time Recreation or Music Therapists to work in the Nixon Forensic Center in Fulton, MO. The hospital is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has been accredited by the Joint Commissions (TJC) since 1984, and is known for evidence-based treatment and innovative practices.

The Recreation or Music Therapist plays a vital role as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team working with clients who have mental illnesses and have committed crimes. In addition, many clients have trauma histories of their own and corresponding mental illnesses that increase the likelihood of reoffending. Treatment is focused on learning self-regulation and self-management skills within a respectful, recovery based treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting a variety of groups.
• Case management, including developing and maintaining individual treatment plans and related documentation.
• Attending treatment team meetings and completing required documentation and assessments.
• Providing individual therapy, goal setting, family contact, and client advocacy.
• Competency in implementing assigned psychosocial program principles and procedures, as well as meeting program and departmental documentation expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• CTRS or Music Therapist board certification welcomed, but not required.
• College degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy or related field.
• Must be at least 20 years old for entry into the high security setting.

Benefits Package

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary +).
• Deferred Compensation opportunities.
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay).
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave accrued per month when hired, increases with service.

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.

Anne Shiraki, MT-BC
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Anne.Shiraki@dmh.mo.gov