Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hiring: Music Therapist/Music Mini

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Functional Title : Music Therapist / Music Minister I

Job Title : Registered Therapist I

Agency : Health & Human Services Comm

Department : Chaplaincy

Posting Number : 703

Closing Date : 03 / 02 / 2025

Posting Audience : Internal and External

Occupational Category : Personal Care and Services

Salary Group : TEXAS-B-20

Salary Range : $4,263.16 - $6,779.25

Shift : Day

Additional Shift : Days (First)

Telework : Not Applicable

Travel : Up to 5%

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Nonexempt

Facility Location : Denton State Supported Living Center

Job Location City : DENTON

Job Location Address : 3980 STATE SCHOOL RD

Other Locations : MOS Codes :

230X,42BX,42NX,42TX,65A,65B,68F,68L,HM,HN,HS,SEI12

Brief Job Description :

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Music Minister reports directly to the Chaplain. The Music Minister conducts music performance groups for regular and special religious services as well as facility events and community performances. Groups include hand bells, vocal choir, sign choir, percussion / band. The ability to perform music with at least one portable instrument is required to lead worship in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The Music Minister plans, organizes, and holds annual musical events such as local music festivals or trips, awards ceremony, holiday musicals and pageants. Ability to serve as lay leader for a variety of religious beliefs. The Music Minister is also responsible to provide individual and group music therapy including assessment and ongoing sessions as well as assisting with active treatment options for individuals at the center. The position works regularly hours on the weekends as well as some weekdays.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) :

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and / or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Conducting musical groups

Music Performance with at least 1 portable instrument

Lay leadership

Events

Individual and group therapy

Documentation

Communication

Audio visual and musical equipment operations

Active treatment

Operating state vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

Ability to provide musical performances

Ability to conduct music groups

Ability to plan, organize and hold events

Ability to assess, plan and achieve music therapy goals for individuals and groups

Ability to provide training and ministry to individuals and groups

Ability to provide timely, thorough and complete documentation

Ability to communicate with those who do not use words as well as others including family members

Knowledge of Microsoft office suite including power point, excel and publisher and to operate audio visual equipment.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications :

Music Therapist board certified or obtain with 1 year. Must possess valid Texas driver's license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.

Initial Screening Criteria :

1.Board Certified Music Therapist preferred

2. Experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities

3. Music performance experience

4. Experience conducting musical groups

5. Audio visual and computer experience

Additional Information :

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse / Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals / Entities. Males between the ages of 18 - 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to Random drug testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and / or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility :

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Salary : $4,263 - $6,779