Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor
State of Missouri Cameron, Missouri, United States
- Location: Cameron, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Administrative Analysis and Research, Clerical and Administrative Support, Parks and Recreation, Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Aug 01, 2025
Job Description:
Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor
Description
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: $49,142.16
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:
- 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
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
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 - 573-508-7133
- Cape Girardeau - 573-986-4061 OR 573-986-4023
- Mexico - 573-567-8327
- Mt. Vernon - 417-489-0167
- St. James - 573-301-6533
- St. Louis - 314-337-1761
- Warrensburg - 660-429-4690
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 .