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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
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Danville, VA | Full Time
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Music Therapist
$52k-65k (estimate)
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3 Weeks Ago
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is Hiring a Music Therapist Near Danville, VA
Title: Music Therapist
State Role Title: Therapist I
Hiring Range: $59,175 minimum, negotiable, based on relevant years of experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job DutiesThe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.
The incumbent in this position is a Music Therapist for this facility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing individual assessments and evaluations, providing the delivery of quality music therapy services/modalities via groups and 1:1 intervention to adults from 18 to 64 years of age who have serious mental illness, addiction issues, physical and intellectual deficits and who have experienced trauma. Planning and facilitation of day, evening, weekend, and holiday therapeutic interventions that are functionally based, promote hope and recovery, and that assist our individual’s return to his/her highest level of functioning in order to be successful in the community. To document on individuals’ attendance and progress according to hospital and departmental policy. To conduct assessments and develop treatment interventions, collaborating with the treatment team. To provide cross coverage as needed to all service areas. This position will have the opportunity to work four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days to include at least one weekend day.
This position will have the opportunity to work four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days to include at least one weekend day.
Minimum QualificationsMusic Therapy Degree (Bachelor's degree minimally) from an accredited school is required.
Board certified and licensed as a music therapist in Virginia.
Valid driver's license, which must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
Knowledge of mental health disorders, developmental disorders, substance abuse disorders and models of treatment interventions.
Ability to develop, plan, organize and implement Music Therapy interventions/programs designed to promote psychosocial wellness using principles of recovery and trauma informed care in both group and individual settings.
Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to plan and provide leisure/recreational programming on weekends, holidays, and evenings and be able to work irregular hours as needed.
Knowledge of the purpose for active treatment.
Ability to utilize the Millennium health record, accurately develop treatment plans based on client strengths and needs and document accordingly.
Ability to work effectively with various professional disciplines as a team member and consultant.
Ability to drive/operate and escort individuals by state cars, vans, and wheelchair equipped passenger van.
Additional ConsiderationsExperience as a Music Therapist in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
Veterans and people with National Service.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.
SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.
Contact InformationName: Human Resources
Phone: 434-773-4208
Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
State Role Title: Therapist I
Hiring Range: $59,175 minimum, negotiable, based on relevant years of experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job DutiesThe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.
The incumbent in this position is a Music Therapist for this facility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing individual assessments and evaluations, providing the delivery of quality music therapy services/modalities via groups and 1:1 intervention to adults from 18 to 64 years of age who have serious mental illness, addiction issues, physical and intellectual deficits and who have experienced trauma. Planning and facilitation of day, evening, weekend, and holiday therapeutic interventions that are functionally based, promote hope and recovery, and that assist our individual’s return to his/her highest level of functioning in order to be successful in the community. To document on individuals’ attendance and progress according to hospital and departmental policy. To conduct assessments and develop treatment interventions, collaborating with the treatment team. To provide cross coverage as needed to all service areas. This position will have the opportunity to work four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days to include at least one weekend day.
This position will have the opportunity to work four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days to include at least one weekend day.
Minimum QualificationsMusic Therapy Degree (Bachelor's degree minimally) from an accredited school is required.
Board certified and licensed as a music therapist in Virginia.
Valid driver's license, which must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment.
Knowledge of mental health disorders, developmental disorders, substance abuse disorders and models of treatment interventions.
Ability to develop, plan, organize and implement Music Therapy interventions/programs designed to promote psychosocial wellness using principles of recovery and trauma informed care in both group and individual settings.
Proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to plan and provide leisure/recreational programming on weekends, holidays, and evenings and be able to work irregular hours as needed.
Knowledge of the purpose for active treatment.
Ability to utilize the Millennium health record, accurately develop treatment plans based on client strengths and needs and document accordingly.
Ability to work effectively with various professional disciplines as a team member and consultant.
Ability to drive/operate and escort individuals by state cars, vans, and wheelchair equipped passenger van.
Additional ConsiderationsExperience as a Music Therapist in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
Veterans and people with National Service.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code
- 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.
SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.
Contact InformationName: Human Resources
Phone: 434-773-4208
Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$52k-65k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/31/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/23/2024
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