Kansas Art Therapy Association

Counselor

Emporia State University’s Department of Student Wellness, is seeking an
individual with excellent clinical and outreach skills for the position of
Counselor in Counseling Services. Counseling Services is located in the
Student Wellness Center which also houses and shares a newly renovated
reception area with Health Services and Disability Services. This is a full
time 12 month position.

The Counselor is responsible for providing individual and group counseling to
college students for a wide variety of mental health issues and disorders;
seeking and coordinating Counseling Center internships from various mental
health disciplines; and developing and presenting programs to students,
faculty, and staff that are data-driven, culturally sensitive, and in keeping
with the mission and goals of the Department of Student Wellness. Essential
job functions include individual and group counseling, knowledge of referral
resources, collaborating with other Student Wellness and campus departments for
prevention and outreach programming, and providing consultation for faculty and
staff on mental health issues. The Counselor will be expected to keep current
on the characteristics of the current population of college students and to be
able to utilize different kinds of technology to provide students and faculty
with relevant mental health information.

Preferred qualifications include a Masters degree in counseling, social work,
psychology, or a related field, plus at least two years experience diagnosing
and treating mental disorders in a clinical setting. Required qualifications
include a Masters degree plus one year of experience providing individual and
group counseling and licensure as LPC, LCPC, or equivalent level; or the
ability to transfer licensure to the state of Kansas Behavioral Sciences
Regulatory Board by the beginning of employment. Excellent oral and written
communication skills, collaborative skills, and the willingness to adapt and
respond to the changing needs of college students are essential.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The target start
date is August 22, 2011. Please submit a letter of interest and
qualifications, current resume, transcripts, names and phone numbers of five
references to: June Coleman, Search Committee Chair, Career Services, Campus
Box 4014, Emporia State University, 66801. Phone: 620-341-5407. Email:
jcoleman@emporia.edu An AA/EOE institution, Emporia State University encourages
minorities and women to apply. Background check required. www.emporia.edu

Located in the heart of the famous Bluestem Region of the Flint Hills, Emporia
is considered an outstanding location for a university because of its proximity
to the three major metropolitan areas of Kansas-Wichita, Topeka and Kansas City-
while still maintaining its small town flavor and advantages. With an overall
enrollment of 6,000, Emporia State is nationally recognized for its outstanding
programs in teaching, business, library and information management, debate and
many more.

Dr. Gaelynn P. Wolf Bordonaro, ATR-BC
Director, Art Therapy Program
Emporia State University
Department of Counselor Education
Campus Box 4036
1200 Commercial Street
Emporia, Kansas 66801
U.S.A.

Office Phone: 620.341.5809

St. Luke’s Health System (Kansas City, MO) is currently seeking an Expressive Therapist. https://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/

St. Luke’s Northland is seeking a PRN Expressive Therapist.  Found at http://www.healthcaresource.com/saintlukeshs/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.jobDetails&template=dsp_job_details.cfm&cJobID=518578

St. Luke’s Health System (Kansas City, MO) is currently seeking an Expressive Therapist. https://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/

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*************

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