State of Missouri is hiring: Recreation/Music Therapist SMMHC in Farmington

1010 West Columbia Street Farmington, MO 63640

Why you’ll love this position:

The State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center is looking for a positive, energetic, and caring Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor to provide services as part of one of our innovative interdisciplinary treatment teams to mentally ill forensic clients in a high-security setting. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate compassion and an ability to work in a trauma-informed and recovery-based environment.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitation of recreation therapy or music therapy-based groups with 2-15+ individuals that focus on addressing treatment-based goals assigned by the treatment team (Behavioral goals, educational goals, social goals, leisure goals, etc.)
• Facilitation of individual music therapy sessions with individuals that are appropriate for and would benefit from such services
• Clinical Documentation (documentation of services, treatment recommendations, incident reports, and various other documentation required)
• Accepting/denying music therapy referrals, and associated documentation
• Assisting in the supervision of interns

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Music Therapy or Recreation Therapy
• Board Certification through the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT) or American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: Human Resources @ 573-218-6800.