Music Therapist -Early Intervention
About The Position
North Suffolk is looking for Music Therapists to join our Early Intervention Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors. As a Music Therapist - Service Coordinator, you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients’ home, program, or other community settings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy required.
- Board Certification in Music Therapy required.
- Either be or become Early Intervention certified with DPH.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Music Therapy preferred.
- Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
- Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).
Responsibilities
- Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation and assessment.
- Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
- Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan), and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
- Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
- Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
- Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
- Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
- Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family client.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- North Suffolk is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
