Expressive Therapist

About the Position Classification: Unclassified. Full‑time, regular. Work schedule: Varies schedules are available, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Eligible to receive benefits: Yes. Veterans’ Preference eligible: Yes. Salary: $21.65–$28.31 plus temporary differential of $2.50 /hr. Payment may vary with education, experience, or qualifications. Job Responsibilities As a therapist, you will identify goals and evidence‑based therapy treatment intervention strategies for each patient assigned. Treatment plans for assigned patient caseload will be updated weekly and/or as needed. The incumbent will provide recreation or expressive therapy interventions for groups and individual sessions. Maintain ongoing contact and build rapport with all patients on assigned area to determine response to treatment. Encourage patients to participate in treatment schedule. Groups are reviewed for quality through direct observation and discussion during supervisory meetings. Documentation of patient contact is completed within an electronic medical record. This consists of weekly progress notes and group or individual progress notes for patients assigned. Weekly progress notes are expected to be completed prior to weekly review and must contain summarization of progress toward patients’ goals including discharge criteria and short‑term goals as well as participation in services and any updated recommendations for treatment. The therapist will assess patients and develop effective therapy interventions to produce targeted, meaningful, and positive behavioral changes and enhance patients’ ability to adjust to their mental health. The therapist provides input into the treatment team, writes weekly progress notes, and writes treatment notes for assigned groups and individual contacts. The specific contributions of the Therapist include: Assessment of patients Planning effective therapy interventions to produce targeted, meaningful, and positive behavioral changes Providing input into the treatment team Providing structured interventions for groups and individuals Writing weekly progress notes for patients assigned. Writing treatment notes for assigned groups and individual contacts Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in therapeutic recreation, horticulture therapy, or one of the creative arts of therapy disciplines such as art, dance/movement, or music therapy. Must have a professional credential or be eligible to obtain a professional credential (CTRS, ATR/ATR‑BC, R‑DMT/BC‑DMT, MT‑BC, P‑RDT/RDT) within six months. Must possess a valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within ten days of job offer. Preferred Qualifications Two years providing therapy services to individuals in an in‑patient setting. Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage. Sick & vacation leave. Work‑life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave. Paid state holidays (designated by the Governor annually). Retirement and deferred compensation programs. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. Applicants who wish to identify themselves as having a disability or requesting an accommodation should address the request to the agency recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr The State of Kansas