Board Certified Music Therapist ( MT-BC ) - FT Days

Erlanger Behavioral Health•Chattanooga, TN

13d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Erlanger Hospital is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) for its 94-bed treatment center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which provides psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages. The therapist plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans. The required schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. The hourly pay range is $24.10–$31.95.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), currently obtaining national certification, certification in a specialty area such as art, dance, or music, or clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with expressive therapy certification.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assess patients through observation and interviews with patients and families to identify needs, skills, interests, and limitations for treatment planning.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities that support patient progress toward treatment goals.
Develop and run programs involving therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Lead activity sessions to support patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Teach activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques, based on patients’ needs.
Develop treatment plans and activity interventions that reflect patients’ needs and interests and help them achieve treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, including exercise, games, and community outings.
Help patients develop social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Adapt activities to meet the needs of specific groups.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; respond to and work to resolve patient complaints, with patient safety as a priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.