Music Therapist

Summit Wellness • Milwaukee, WI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The AWP Music Therapist is a full-time mental health role within the Ascent Wellness Program Campus. The Music Therapist will be serving clients in mental health recovery, with an approach that follows AWP principles and mission in order to create accessible, inclusive, culturally-aware, and fully-customized mental health support services. The Music Therapist will work within multidisciplinary mental health teams and will follow a psychosocial rehabilitation approach focused on client’s choice. The Music Therapist will help develop intervention plans, including supporting a client’s journey toward autonomy by exploring music-based and sensory-based activities that can support the client in balancing their nervous system and bringing relief to symptoms outside of session. IMPORTANT NOTE: Up to 80% of clients are served in-home; a significant portion of the job involves travel between client homes within Milwaukee County.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program
• Board Certified Music Therapist (CBMT or WMTR)
• A valid WI driver's license
• State-mandated auto insurance
• Access to a personal vehicle for travel to in-home appointments within Milwaukee County
• Excellent professional communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with solid organization and time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience as a trauma-informed music therapist in a mental health setting
• Ability to speak multiple languages

Responsibilities

• Serve clients in mental health recovery, following AWP principles and mission.
• Create accessible, inclusive, culturally-aware, and fully-customized mental health support services.
• Work within multidisciplinary mental health teams.
• Follow a psychosocial rehabilitation approach focused on client’s choice.
• Help develop intervention plans.
• Support a client’s journey toward autonomy by exploring music-based and sensory-based activities that can support the client in balancing their nervous system and bringing relief to symptoms outside of session.
• Travel between client homes within Milwaukee County.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees & their families
• Short-term disability, life, and other voluntary supplemental insurance (e.g., accident protection, hospital, and cancer plans)
• 401k retirement plan (with company match after 1 year of service)
• Access to free and discounted wellness services, including massage/bodywork and chiropractic care
• Employee Assistance Program including access to free professional counseling services
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Reimbursement for cell phones
• Reimbursement for professional development
• Reimbursement for job-related incidental expenses

What This Job Offers

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