MUSIC/ART THERAPIST

Uhs • Atlanta, GA

298d

About The Position

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The Music Therapist's goals include helping patients manage pain and stressful situations, encouraging self-expression, and promoting communication, motor development, and socialization. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, or assessing clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status, designing music therapy experiences to address client needs, and performing music using various instruments.

Requirements

• Degree in Music Therapy or related field.
• Licensed in Georgia or eligible to obtain license within 6 months of employment.
• Successful completion of New Hire Orientation (CPR certification, age-specific training, and the current patient aggression management training).
• Valid Georgia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Helping patients manage pain and stressful situations.
• Encouraging self-expression and promoting communication, motor development, and socialization.
• Planning, organizing, directing, or assessing clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions.
• Designing or providing music therapy experiences to address client needs.
• Using music for self-care, adjusting to life changes, improving cognitive functioning, raising self-esteem, communicating, or controlling impulses.
• Designing music therapy experiences using various musical elements to meet client's goals or objectives.
• Singing or playing musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree