Music Therapist / Therapist I

DHRM • Williamsburg, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Music Therapist / Therapist I provides music therapy treatment to meet the psychiatric, social, emotional, and physical needs of patients. The role plans and implements treatment for adult and geriatric patients and works to ensure that all patients receive the highest quality of care possible. The position is considered essential personnel and may be required to work during an emergency or when the facility needs it. Eastern State Hospital positions may require different shifts and/or overtime as requested.

Requirements

• Board certification as a Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Virginia Board of Social Work.
• Experience completing age-specific assessments and evaluations.
• Experience working with psychiatric patients in a clinical setting, in music therapy, and in activity programs.
• Experience planning and implementing goal-oriented music therapy treatment appropriate to the needs of adult patients with psychiatric diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy treatment to address patients’ psychiatric, social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Plan and implement music therapy treatment for adult and geriatric patients.
• Help ensure patients receive the highest quality of care possible.
• Work during emergencies or when required by facility needs.
• Work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed