Music Therapist

OLV Human Services•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Music Therapist provides support and clinical services to adolescents and adults, adjusting for the effects of age, culture, background, experience and developmental status. This employee is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating therapeutic individual and group music therapy sessions that address the treatment needs of the client.

Requirements

Computer skills
Knowledge of how to work with clients of all ages and abilities
1-2 years working with youth with behavioral/emotional issues and a variety of disabilities
Valid NYS Driver’s License
Board certified Music Therapist
TCI Certification (training provided by OLV Human Services)
New Hire Orientation

Nice To Haves

Communication: Oral and Written
Creativity/Innovation: Fosters and initiates new ideas, methods and solutions
Teamwork ability: Work with others, being personally connected with other professionals on the job
Dependability: Being reliable, responsible, and dependable and fulfilling obligations
Adaptability: Open to change and being flexible in the workplace

Responsibilities

Adapts lesson plans and activities to individuals’ ability and treatment needs.
Ensures that appropriate supplies are available, in good working condition and are safe.
Identifies and links residents with appropriate community resources.
Formulates an assessment of prioritized treatment issues to be addressed (relevant to the scope and purpose of the individual’s program), based on the information gathered.
Formulates a treatment plan which is written in behavioral terms, is measurable and changes over the course of treatment.
Demonstrates an awareness of outside resources relevant to the population served.
Implements appropriate record keeping procedures (monthly activities calendar, weekly schedule, multi-d reports, and evaluations/assessments).
Assists in transporting clients as required.
Follows agency guidelines.
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.