Top 67 Recreation therapist Jobs in Missouri

Expressive Therapist- Part Time
KVC Health Systems —St. Louis, MO
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
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3d
Expressive Therapist
Saint Luke's Health System —Kansas City, MO
- 8 hour shift
- Clean driving record
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Mosaic Life Care —Saint Joseph, MO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Free parking
Activities Therapist
Mercy —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- LPC
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Recreation/Music Therapist
State of Missouri —St. Louis, MO
- $44,373.84 a year
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
2h
PRN Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Arch Vista Behavioral Health —St. Louis, MO
- Up to $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Discharge planning
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Recreational Therapist - PRN
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital —Lake Saint Louis, MO
- PRN
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Hospital
- Inpatient
Supervisor-Therapy Services-Corporate Hill II
Mercy —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Hospital
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Wellness & Activities Director
Aegis Therapies —Independence, MO
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Skilled nursing facility
- Nursing home
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
6d
Recreation Specialist
SSM Health —Wentzville, MO
- Part-time
- Hospital
- No experience needed
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Activity Therapist - CTRS
CenterPointe Hospital —Saint Charles, MO
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health - PT (3 days per week, 8:00am - 4:30pm)
University Health KC —Kansas City, MO
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Activity Director
TIPTON OAK MANOR —Tipton, MO
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Conflict management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Activities Director
Kauhale Creve Coeur —Creve Coeur, MO
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification
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LPC, LMFT, LMHC
Medical Advantage Recruiters —Kansas City, MO
- $80,000 - $94,000 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Skilled nursing facility
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Recreation Coordinator
Calo Programs —Lake Ozark, MO
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Behavioral Health Therapist PRN
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center —Poplar Bluff, MO
- Part-time
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- LPC
- Vision insurance
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Activity Director
Confidential —St. Louis, MO
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Life Enrichment Coordinator
Primrose Retirement Communities —Sedalia, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
13d
Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health Acute Care - PRN
University Health KC —Kansas City, MO
- Part-time
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Mid-level

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Expressive Therapist- Part Time

KVC Health Systems -
St. Louis, MO

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Job Details

Part-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Driver's License
Experience working with individuals with trauma-related disorders
Working with families
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Typing
Experience working with families with children
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Expressive Therapist- PRTF (Part-Time)

Full Time

St. Louis, MO, US

Join Us to Build Healing and Hope Together!

As leaders in children’s mental health and wellness, St. Louis Children’s and KVC Health Systems Youth Mental Health Care have partnered to create one of the nation’s most innovative and transformative youth mental health and wellness campuses. The partnership includes a 77-bed acute care hospital and outpatient programs. Located on the KVC Missouri Children’s Mental Wellness Campus conveniently located in Webster Groves, Missouri, the peaceful environment and broad continuum of care allow children and families to access the appropriate level of treatment throughout their healing experience. The new campus is slated to open in late 2026. Learn more at stlouischildrenskvc.org. Join us and be a part of this journey of healing and hope for thousands of children and teens.

Job Summary
Expressive Therapist responsible for leading trauma-informed creative and recreational activities (art, dance, music) to support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children and youth in residential care. Collaborates closely with the treatment team to support client outcomes.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Completed Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Music Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Dance Therapy, Art Therapy, or Recreation Therapy.

Licensure/Certification: Credentialed as Board Certified Music Therapist in good standing with the Certification Board for Music Therapists, certified as a Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) with the American Dance Therapy Association, Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT) will be preferred, Art Therapist - Registered (ATR) or Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATRBC), or certified as a Recreation Therapist through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC). Valid driver’s license and auto insurance are also required.

Experience: Six months’ experience working with children and families in a behavioral health or trauma recovery setting. Supervised post-graduate dance therapy or art therapy experience if applicable.

Preferred Experience/Skills: Requires Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Outlook email

Key Responsibilities

Therapeutic Planning & Implementation
- Develop and lead individualized therapy plans using art, music, dance/movement, or recreation
- Conduct client assessments and establish treatment goals
- Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and treatment records
- Track client progress and prepare reports for team review
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (therapists, social workers, healthcare providers)
- Participate in case reviews and contribute to treatment planning
- Collaborate with talk therapists to enhance client outcomes
Client & Family Support
- Educate clients and families on therapeutic approaches and benefits
- Encourage continued engagement outside of sessions
- Promote community integration
Program Development
- Design and adapt therapy programs to meet client and community needs
- Evaluate effectiveness and adjust based on outcomes and feedback
Professional Standards & Compliance
- Maintain licensure/certification and stay current with best practices
- Ensure compliance with agency policies and regulatory requirements
- Manage therapy supplies and equipment responsibly
Behavioral & Professional Expectations
- Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members
- Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and integrity
- Show flexibility, creativity, and teamwork in a dynamic environment
- Foster an inclusive, respectful environment for all individuals

Additional duties may be assigned based on organizational needs and staff qualifications.

Physical & Work Environment
This role involves a mix of standing, walking, and occasional lifting, along with regular use of office equipment. You’ll work in a professional office setting with moderate noise levels and occasional exposure to outdoor conditions.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical role that keeps operations running smoothly while making a meaningful impact on people’s lives, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & More

Employee benefits and culture fall under the KVC Health Systems umbrella. KVC is a family of private, nonprofit organizations that strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help people achieve mental health wellness. Through our broad continuum of care, we are proud to be a national leader in mental health, child welfare, and health and human services transformation.

At KVC, we offer a positive, supportive workplace where each person can do work they love. In fact, we’re so proud of our culture that we see it as our top competitive advantage in the health and human services field. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC has an incredible 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. KVC was also named #15 on Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 list, a recognition achieved entirely based on anonymous employee reviews. In addition to being mission-driven, we offer employees an unparalleled level of flexibility, wellbeing, learning, inclusion, recognition, and rewards.

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recreation therapist jobs in missouri

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Expressive Therapist

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Activities Therapist

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PRN Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Recreational Therapist - PRN

Supervisor-Therapy Services-Corporate Hill II

Wellness & Activities Director

Recreation Specialist

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Expressive Therapist - Behavioral Health - PT (3 days per week, 8:00am - 4:30pm)

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