Hiring: Expressive Therapist - Inpatient Behavioral Health (NKC) - University Health - (Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p) Company: University Health KC Location: Kansas City, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:44:48 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Required Skills: •Evaluate patients and develop individualized expressive therapy plans based on physician referrals •Plan and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions using appropriate expressive therapy modalities •Document patient progress, assess responses to treatment, and modify interventions as needed •Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and team meetings •Maintain a safe, clean, and well-equipped therapy environment •Assist with supervision of interns, assistants, and volunteers •Maintain professional certifications and stay current with developments in the field •Promote quality improvement, patient safety, cultural diversity, and a positive patient experience Qualifications: •Graduation from an accredited college program with a major in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Dance and Movement Therapy •Current certification or registry in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama Therapy, or Dance and Movement Therapy, or obtain required certification/registry within 6 months of hire to maintain employment •For Inpatient Therapists, must possess or obtain within 60 days RQI and CBMT certification and maintain current certification. •Verbal communication skills required to lead Expressive Therapy •Written communication skills required to complete required documentation •If driving is required, must meet Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy requirements •One year of experience in Artistic Expressive Therapy •If you’re passionate about using creativity to support mental health and help patients reach their therapeutic goals, we encourage you to apply today and bring your unique talents to our team! •This role is at the new North Kansas City Location Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!