Expressive Therapist
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Job Description
- Position Title
- Expressive Therapist
- Days - Full Time
- Strawberry Hill Campus
Position Summary / Career Interest
The Expressive Therapist, specifically looking for MUSIC THERAPIST under the direction of the Clinical Manager, has the responsibility to provide primarily group therapy to patients. The role of this position incudes the development, organization, coordination, and implementation of therapeutic activities utilizing the modality of music.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position by participating in workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice. Follows policies, procedures and standards; adheres to a professional code of ethics. Assumes responsibility for the risk and safety issues associated with the position.
Assumes responsibility for continuity and quality of patient care and treatment.
Facilitates the implementation of the treatment plan utilizing appropriate treatment methodologies. Schedules and completes group therapy daily. Monitors the patient’s progression toward treatment goals.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
High School Graduate
- Bachelors Degree in related expressive therapy filed (Music and Recreation Therapy) OR Master’s Degree in related expressive therapy field (Art and Drama Therapy)
- Master's Degree
Preferred Licensure and Certification
Specialized Certification, i. e. CTRS, MT-BC, ATR, RDT
- Knowledge Requirements
- Computer literate; working knowledge of all applicable software programs
- Ability to engage clients and families
Time Type
Full time
Job Requisition ID
- R-59070
- Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program. pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Key Responsibilities
The Expressive Therapist is responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing music-based therapeutic activities for patients. They facilitate group therapy sessions, monitor patient progress toward treatment goals, and ensure the continuity and quality of patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a related expressive therapy field, with a Master's degree preferred. Specialized certifications such as CTRS, MT-BC, ATR, or RDT are required for the position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$81k)348 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Kansas | 73 active | 7,887 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 30% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Kansas Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 18% offer loan repayment139 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,473 in the last 30 days | 1,673 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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