Expressive Therapy/Expressive Therapy Assistant

This position is responsible for implementing therapeutic patient services as a part of the Expressive Therapy Program, will act as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, will maintain an appropriate patient caseload and create individual patient assessments. Demonstrate competency in providing therapeutic group activities with preadolescents (3-12), adolescents (13-17) and adults (18 and older, including geriatrics).
This is a Full-time, benefit eligible position (40 hours weekly). Working Monday-Friday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
• Provide a positive/supportive environment for all patients during Expressive Therapy groups
• Provide activity, art, music, or relaxation based therapy groups to meet the treatment goals for patients of all ages
• Plan and Execute Expressive Therapy groups based on specific themes
• Adapt group plans based on the needs of patients
• Educate patients in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical and psychological needs
• Conduct Expressive Therapy groups that improve patients' mental and physical well-being
• Encourage patients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and other healthy coping skills
• Observe, analyze, and document patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment programs as needed
• Communicate behavioral observations to other members of the Expressive Therapy team as well as treatment team members
• Develop an intervention plan to meet needs of patients, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy and record on MTP
• Confer with members of the treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy needs of patients
• Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation and help them to develop coping skills to integrate into daily life
• Adhere to all confidentiality policies and procedures of the organization
• Continue to find and develop new and innovative activities and group plans to engage patients in group as well as promote mental and physical well-being
• Remain current on organizational standards such as (but not limited to) CALM, CPR, and Relias learning
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials
  Expressive Therapy Assistant:
  
  • High School/GED required
  • Associates degree in therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy or related human services field preferred
  • At least two years of experience in mental health required if 60 hours of college credit is not obtained
  Expressive Therapist:
  
  • Associates degree in therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy or related human services field required
  • Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy or related human services field preferred
  At least one year of experience in the human services field required
  Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."
  Why join us?
  We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
  At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
  
  • Competitive benefits
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Licensure supervision
  • Mentor opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarship program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Headspace Access
  • Paid time off & Paid Holidays
  • NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
  We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
  Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.