Music Therapist-Early Intervention, Fee For Service-Days

UMass Memorial Health Care • Leominster, MA

150d

About The Position

Joining UMass Memorial Health - Community Healthlink (CHL) makes you part of a team doing work that is often life changing for those we serve. We provide high-quality behavioral health care services to individuals, couples, and families that is fulfilling both professionally and personally. CHL has been a leader in central and north Worcester County for over four decades in providing care to those facing mental illness, homelessness and substance use and recovery. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or higher - Music Therapy from an accredited program
• MT-BC license (Board Certified)
• Minimum 1 years of experience in community-based services for young children and their families preferred
• CPR, First Aid certification or take a course within six months on the job
• Current NPI or apply for NPI (National Provider Identifier number)
• Current valid US-issued drivers license and ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between work sites
• Must be able to pass a CORI background check

Responsibilities

• Ability to develop, promote, implement music therapy assessment and treatment interventions for pediatric clients and their families.
• Facilitates music therapy groups and one-on-one interventions.
• Builds rapport and trust as part of clients' and families' therapeutic support system.
• Provides direct music therapy intervention services to children 0 - 3 and their families in natural settings, group or center-base.
• Carries out service coordination functions when appropriate as defined by the Early Intervention Standards.
• Conducts evaluations, consults and other assessments.
• Develops and implements Individual Family Service Plans.
• Assists in transition planning prior to discharge from the program.
• Referrals to outside agencies as needed.
• Maintains client records and other administrative duties according to DPH and Lipton Early Intervention policies.
• Attends in-service education and professional meetings as required.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, written and communication skills.
• Early Intervention services are provided both in-person and/or by Telehealth.
• Demonstrates knowledge of typical and atypical infant/toddler development.
• Develops functional intervention techniques for infants and toddlers with atypical development.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of creative and expressive activities that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior and dynamics and methods to encourage communication.
• Skills in adjusting actions appropriately in relation to clients' reactions.
• Skills in critical thinking and in identifying alternative solutions for therapeutic sessions as needed.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available, eligibility confirmed during the interview process

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees