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**************POSTED 7-14-10**********
Click here for information on the Director of Expressive Arts position now available at Tanager Place in Cedar Falls, Iowa: tanager.pdf

POSITION REMOVED**********POSTED 5-10-10*************

Hello all

Last week I received a call from USD 259 in Wichita stating that they are seeking an art therapist to replace an art teacher for individuals with special needs. I gave them a few recent ESU grads to check out however we want to make sure that all those interested can apply. If you are interested contact tfinkbeiner@usd259.net. He is the principal for the school. Let him know that you found out about the potential position from the ESU art therapy program.

Jessie

Jessica Woolhiser Stallings, ATR-BC

Assistant Professor

Emporia State University

jwoolhis@emporia.edu

620-341-5810

POSITION FILLED**********POSTED 12-04-09*************

A full-time art therapy position is now open at Synergy Services of Parkville, MO.  The posting can be found at www.npconnect.org/page/jobs

**********POSTED 10-21-09*************

Naturally Yours Inc is growing and we are interested in bring on another art therapist to work with various patient populations in the Kansas City area. We are looking for someone who is willing to grow with us. If interested please give me a call at 816-277-5900. All inquiries will remain confidential.
Thank you, Marilynn & Roland Demers
Naturally Yours Inc.
Traveling Art Therapy
POSITION FILLED**********POSTED 8-10-09*************
Job Title: Activity Therapist I

County: Pawnee

Req. No: 164050

Agency Name: Larned State Hospital

Applications accepted through: AUG 14, 2009

Job Description:  Larned State Hospital currently has a 1:00PM-10:00PM Activity Therapist I position available on the Sexual Predator Treatment Program.As a Activity Therapist I , you will:

  • provide Activity Therapy education/treatment for patients on the Sexual Predator Treatment Program Units, in order to fulfill the mission/vision of Larned State Hospital. The person in this position schedules Activity Therapy leisure sessions and provides Activity Therapy Services. The Activity Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the Sexual Predator Treatment Program Units ages 18 to100. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess date reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient¿s requirements relative to his age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit and department policy and procedures. Participates in Natural Work Teams and/or Quality Action Teams by applying job knowledge to develop program or process enhancements by using Kansas Quality Management processes and tools. Minimum State Requirement Four Years of experience in therapeutic recreation, horticulture therapy or one of the creative arts or therapy disciplines such as art, dance/movement or music therapy. Education may be substituted for experience as determines relevant by the agency. Preferred education/experience that will be used to screen applicants - Bachelor¿s degree related field, such as, but not limited to, recreation, physical education, art, music, horticulture, industrial arts, vocational training, communications, education, criminal justice. Hours are 1:00PM-10:00PM with rotating weekends.

This position:

  • Is based in Larned, KS.
  • Earns $16.56 per hour.
  • Has outstanding benefits.
  • Is eligible for veteran’s preference.

Join our team by submitting:

  • A resume and cover letter
  • An Employment Application (at jobs.ks.gov, select Larned State Hospital
  • Referencing Requisition Number listed above
  • By Application Deadline: August 14, 2009

Use the method most convenient for you:

  • E Mail: Pauline.Hampton@lsh.ks.gov
  • Online at jobs.ks.gov
  • Fax: (620) 285-4359 or
  • Mail:
    Mail: Larned State Hosptial
    Attention: Pauline Hampton
    1301 Kansas Hwy 264
    Larned, Kansas 67550

POSITION FILLED**********POSTED 8-5-09*************

Job Title: Activity Therapist I
County: Miami
Req. No: 163941
Agency Name: Osawatomie State Hospital
Posting Type: External

Job Description: Osawatomie State Hospital is currently recruiting for an Activity Therapist I.

As a Activity Therapist I , you will:

  • provide professional psychiatric Art Therapy services including patient assessment, treatment and documentation of treatment outcomes.

This position:

  • Is based in Osawatomie, KS.
  • Earns $16.56-22.16 per hour. Salary negotiable
  • Hours are: 8:00 to 4:30 pm
  • Has outstanding benefits.
  • Is Veteran’s Preference Eligible.

Join our team by submitting:

  • A resume and cover letter
  • An Employment Application (at jobs.ks.gov, select Osawatomie State Hospital)
  • Referencing Requisition Number listed above
  • By Application Deadline: Open until filled

Use the method most convenient for you:

  • E Mail: OSH.Human Resources@osh.ks.gov
  • Online at jobs.ks.gov
  • Fax: (913)755-7408 or
  • Mail:
    Osawatomie State Hospital
    Attention: Vicky Trumbly
    PO Box 500
    Osawatomie, Kansas 66064

Call (913) 755-7488 with any questions about the position.

POSITION FILLED**********POSTED 5-21-09*************

Accessible Arts, Inc. of Kansas City is seeking a new Executive Director.  This is a full-time position with benefits.  The full job description and contact information can be found at www.accessiblearts.org

POSITION FILLED**********POSTED 5-20-09*************

Washburn University is seeking someone with a Master’s in Art therapy to teach an Undergraduate Art Therapy class at Washburn University in the fall.

The class would be 1 night a week, Tuesdays from 5:30-8:15 for 15 weeks starting Aug. 18.  You would receive $1800.  The class structure is fairly flexible and past instructors have included a combination of lecture and studio.  It is a introductory class open to students who have taken psychology 101.  The class typically has between 20-30 students.

If interested contact Glenda Taylor, Chair of the Washburn art department. glenda.taylor@washburn.edu, 785-670-2238