Expressive Therapist (AM Shift) (Aac)

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: 10/10/2024

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full/Part-time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

• Work Schedule: AM Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, exact scheduled workdays to be determined upon hire with department staff.

• Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

• Search Keywords: Expressive Therapist, Drama, Recreation, Music, Art, Dance

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $21.65 - $28.31

TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The purpose of the Expressive Therapist position is to assessment, plan, and develop an individualized treatment plan that identifies evidence-based recreation or expressive therapy treatment intervention strategies, and provision of individual and group therapy interventions as part of treatment for patients. This position will also be required to write weekly progress notes for patients that are attending expressive therapy groups.

The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in expressive therapies (Drama, Recreation, Music, Art, Dance/Movement) with professional credential or certification with 2 years' relevant experience, or eligible to obtain professional credential or certification (P-RDT/RDT, CTRS, MT-BC, ATR/ATR-BC, R-DMT/BC-DMT) within 6 months with 3 years' relevant experience. Education may be substituted for experience as deemed relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications: 2 years providing therapy to individuals in an in-patient setting.

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact:

Name: Shylie Scheckel

Phone: (913) 755-7204

Email: Shylie.Scheckel@ks.gov

Fax: (913)755-7408

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Job Application Process

• Complete Paper application. Paper applications can be found at the desk of the operator or in Human Resources. Both located in the Administration Building at Osawatomie State Hospital. OR

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• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.

• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.

• Complete and Submit your application.

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. 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.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.