Music Therapist

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

How’s this sound – have fun at work AND make a difference in our Veterans’ lives? At the Missouri Veterans Home, we are hiring a Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor to lead the team’s therapeutic and leisure activities for our state’s heroes. If you are looking to advance your career in a rewarding environment, look no farther…apply today

*Pay:* $48,655.73

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

*Examples of Work:*
* Plan, organize, and supervise the therapeutic recreational activities based on medical prescription or individual plan of care in a positive and fun environment
* Develop monthly activity calendar – special events, programs and group outings
* Establish and maintain contact with community organizations to stimulate interest and participation in the Home’s recreational therapy programs
* Ensure Veterans receive a beneficial activity program and report quality indicator results monthly
* Evaluate Veterans’ level of leisure functioning reflecting needs, abilities, and interest for placement in recreational treatment programming
* Complete timely and accurate documentation on assessments, progress notes, and care plans
* Oversee the supervision, recruitment, retention, performance management, discipline, clinical instruction, and feedback to the nursing staff.
* Maintain departmental budget compliance
* Drive bus/van for outings, transporting Veterans during the day and/or night both in town and on highway
* Attend and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings/conference with medical and professional staff concerning plan of care or modifications
* Lift and move Veterans

Qualifications - All you need for success

*Qualifications:*
* Certification as a therapist recreation specialist or as an activities profession recognized by a national accrediting body, as required by 38 CFR 51
* Current Missouri State Class E driver license or able to obtain within 60 days

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

*Benefits*
* Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
* Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
* Meal plan providing at least 1 delicious home cooked meal per shift for as low as $2/day
* 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
* Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
* Retirement
* Up to $75/month match on savings plan
* 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

Contact Details - If you have questions about this position please contact

*How to reach us*

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. Please look below to find the recruiter‘s contact information by location. We look forward to hearing from you
* *Cameron* -
* *Cape Girardeau* - OR
* *Mexico* -
* *Mt. Vernon* -
* *St. James *-
* *St. Louis* -
* *Warrensburg* -

_At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law_.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.39 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed

License/Certification:
* CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Cameron, MO 64429: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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