Board Ceritfied Music Therapist

Sevita • Merrillville, IN

77d • Onsite

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for setting goals on an individual basis and selecting specific activities and exercises to assist in consumer progress. Objectives may include development of communication, cognitive, motor, emotional and social skills. Some techniques utilized to achieve this goal are singing, listening, instrumental music composition, creative movement, guided imagery and other methods as appropriate. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy OR Completion of an approved Music Therapy Equivalency Program Required
• Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) Required
• 6 months of experience working in the area of Music Therapy
• Complete all assigned training, including the successful completion of the IFSSA/DDARS waiver training module
• Must be at least 18 years of age per state requirements.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Be free from communicable diseases as evidenced by an annual negative TB test or unremarkable chest x-ray.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide written documentation of services and submit documentation in timely fashion, and maintain a prescribed level of productivity
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times, especially communicating, engaging and interacting with individuals, parents, staff and providers
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Ability and willingness to accept supervision, feedback from leadership, and an innate ability to work harmoniously with others
• Keeping up to date on the latest trends in therapeutic interventions, and treatments as well as technology, literature, practices, and regulations
• A strong understanding and familiarity with Medicaid and various insurance regulations in regards to therapy
• Play a key role in the therapeutic team, and actively participate in team meetings on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Learn and maintain a strong knowledge base around the function and maintenance of tools, audio visuals and musical instruments
• Learn and maintain a strong knowledge base around the various safety procedures needed within the department pertaining to tools, audio visuals and musical instruments

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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