Expressive Program Manager

Job Description

KVC Missouri - Niles Residential

Location: Kansas City, MO

Expressive Arts and Substance Abuse Program Manager is responsible for the coordination of substance use services for KVC Missouri programs, and business aspects of the Substance Abuse/Expressive Arts Services. The Program Manager will build and maintain positive and productive relationships with clients, staff, and community partners. Oversee substance use serices to improve the quality of life and outcomes.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Education:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Art Therapy, Music therapy, Counseling, Marriage and Family

Therapy (MFT), Social Work (MSW), or Psychology.

Licensure/Certification:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor

(LPC).

Expressive therapist Must be Certified or Registered as an Art, Music or Recreational Therapist. Must be MAADCII

certified or willing to be.

Additionally, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance is required.

Experience:

Minimum of three years’ experience in providing individual, family and group therapy to youth.

Requires Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook email

Preferred Experience/Skills:

Communicates effectively in verbal and written form. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis helpful. Must be able to build

relationships and sustain those relationships. Must be highly organized and accountable.

Supervisory Experience: Preferred but not required.

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.

If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at

We hope you will consider joining our team!