Board Certified Music Therapist - (MT-BC)

CenterPointe Hospital•St. Charles, MO

3d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The Board Certified Music Therapist plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans. The role develops and facilitates therapeutic activities that support patients’ mental and physical well-being, address individual needs and interests, and help patients progress toward treatment goals. The therapist works with patients in a behavioral health setting and contributes to a collaborative clinical team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field.
Three or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the facility’s patient population.
Hold CTRS certification or be in the process of obtaining national certification, be certified in a specialty area such as art, dance, or music, or hold clinical professional licensure such as LCPC or LPC with expressive therapy certification.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Previous recreation experience in a healthcare setting.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

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 within the treatment program to support progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and implement programs involving therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patients’ mental and physical well-being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art, or relaxation techniques to meet their needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions based on patient needs and interests and intended treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games, and community outings.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Adapt activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; address and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.