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If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

Plans and implements Recreation, Music, Art and/or Dance and Movement Therapy interventions within facility to enhance physical, cognitive, social and affective development and to facilitate daily living and community functioning skills; may participate in the supervision of Expressive Therapy students independently with limited supervision

This part time position is benefit eligible.

Minimum Requirements
1. Graduation from college program with major in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or Dance and Movement Therapy.
2. Must have current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or Dance and Movement Therapy or obtain required certification or registry within 6 months of hire date to maintain employment.
3. Possess, or obtain within 60 days, BCLS or Heart Savers certification, and maintain current certification.
4. For Inpatient Mental Health Services, must obtain CPI training if employed in BHAC and Community Safety/Verbal De-escalation if employed in Outpatient program within 90 days of hire and maintain training during employment.
5. Verbal communication skills required to lead Expressive Therapy.
6. Written communication skills required to complete required documentation.

Preferred Requirements
1. One year experience in Artistic Expressive Therapy