Job Description

Saint Lukes Crittenton Childrens Center in South Kansas City MO is seeking a well-rounded passionate responsible and reliable Expressive Therapist to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team of therapists.

The Work:

The Expressive Therapist will implement trauma-informed and therapeutic activities to enhance the physical mental and emotional well-being of our children receiving residential and hospital services.

• 8-hour shifts (9 am 5:30 pm) Occasional need to be flexible (could potentially need to work a weekend shift or evening hours)

• This position is responsible for creating and implementing therapeutic modalities that are consistent with the treatment needs of children and adolescents.

• This position will serve clients in individual and group settings.

• Will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary treatment team throughout all programs.

• Completes assessments documents behavior and progress in EPIC (electronic medical record).

• Must be flexible with co-leading various therapy groups and activities (music recreation & social events)

• Establishes therapeutic relationships with clients to facilitate the treatment process while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

• Must have a bachelors degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience.

• Must have knowledge of specific age-appropriate mental health care needs of children and adolescent patients.

• Must have the ability to intervene effectively in crisis situations.

• Must have valid drivers license and clean driving record.

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Job Details

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.