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

Acadia • Chattanooga, TN

3d • $24 - $32

About The Position

Erlanger Hospital is hiring a Board Certified Music Therapist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at a 94-bed treatment center providing psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages. The role plans, directs, and implements activity therapy programs as part of patients’ treatment plans, helping them progress toward treatment goals and improve mental and physical well-being.

The therapist assesses patients through observation and interviews with patients and families, then develops and implements appropriate activity interventions. Programs may include therapeutic leisure activities, leisure education, exercise, games, community outings, sports, dance, music, art, and relaxation techniques. The therapist adapts activities to individual and group needs and helps patients develop social skills that support independence. A positive, empathetic, and professional approach is expected, with patient safety as a priority.

This is a full-time, day-schedule position in Chattanooga. 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.
• One of the following: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently pursuing national certification; certification in a specialty area such as art, dance, or music; or clinical professional licensure such as LCPC or LPC with certification in an expressive therapy area.
• 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.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to support progress toward treatment goals.
• Plan and implement therapeutic activity programs, including leisure skills, 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 tailored to their needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help achieve treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities such as exercise, games, and community outings.
• Help patients develop social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Discount Program.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level