Music Therapist

Job Title:

Music Therapist

Department:

Clinical Services

Reports to:

Director of Clinical Services

Employment Status:

Full time / Exempt

Role Summary:

The Music Therapist is responsible for providing direct services for adolescents in residential treatment, using music to help attain and maintain maximum levels of functioning in the areas of social/emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual health. Treatment and program planning is designed to promote individualized care, reduce distress, improve coping and emotional stability, improve functional skills, build healthy self-image, and encourage positive social interaction. Participation in an interdisciplinary care team will provide opportunities for collaboration and supervision.

Qualifications:

• Individual with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. 
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy.
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential preferred.
• Must possess a friendly, trustworthy demeanor and demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external contacts.
• Strong telephone communication skills and proficiency in computer applications, including Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• The MT-BC provides group and individual programming, individual assessments, and interventions for clients.
• The MT-BC works very closely with the multidisciplinary care team 
• Initially assess the patient and family to determine plan of care, implement interventions and evaluate results.
• Develop or contribute to the plan of care that addresses appropriate goals and interventions to meet the patient needs of ages, cultural backgrounds and in various settings. 
• Communicate with clients and care team to determine appropriate referrals, design program specifics, and maximize client progress.
• Administers music therapy interventions to clients in both individual and group settings.
• Participates in up to 5 hours of group music therapy per week.
• Provides students with recreational music opportunities as indicated by student interest and with treatment team input.
• Maintains music therapy equipment and supplies.
• Documents services provided in relation to expected outcomes.
• Planning and education of services.
• Provide recreational music opportunities to 
• May educate support staff, volunteers and families through a variety of means
• May plan group programs to treat patients.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extremely close attention to detail.
• Able to set priorities and organize a diverse and rapidly changing workload.  
• Must be flexible and able to multitask.
• Must be dependable and a team player.
• Must have good computer, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Must be personable and able to work well with people both inside and outside the agency.
• Must have the ability to keep information confidential and view sensitive information objectively.
• Must be able to maintain professional boundaries.
• Must be committed to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of Josiah White’s.

Work Schedule / Conditions:

• Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM with 30 minutes for lunch.
  • Schedule subject to adjustments due to client needs
• Must attend work regularly and be on time.