Board Certified Music Therapist

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc•Sarasota, FL

5d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides music therapy to a variety of consumers to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs to support and strengthen abilities in a variety of contexts within an individual’s daily life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association.
Minimum one year’s experience as a music therapist or an equivalency of adequate practicum experience.
National board certification for music therapists is preferred.
CPR Certification/First Aid, mandatory (training available).
Valid Florida Class D driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
All employees must pass a background screening and drug test for employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and adults with Autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and performs group and or individual music therapy sessions to meet the needs of clients in our prek-12 and adult programs.
For individual clients, conducts assessment/reassessments and develops goals and a plan to meet individual needs.
Evaluates response to music therapy sessions and adapts to meet group and individual needs of the participants.
Provides services at multiple Easterseals’ sites as well as client homes.
Adheres to department procedures regarding documentation of services and plans. Records indirect and billable time according to department procedure. Maintains a high level of productivity determined by Therapy Director.
Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Maintains safe and clean work area.
Complies with Easter Seals policies and procedures utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
Demonstrates good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization.
Other duties as assigned