Music Therapist - Outpatient Services

Acadia•Philadelphia, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Belmont Behavioral Health System, with over 75 years of service, is seeking a dedicated Music Therapist to join their team at Belmont Behavioral Hospital. This role is crucial in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress towards treatment goals. The Music Therapist will lead activity sessions aimed at improving patients' mental and physical well-being through music therapy. Belmont Behavioral Hospital is committed to providing exceptional mental health services to the community, offering an opportunity to make a significant difference in patients' lives.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
MusicTherapist license Required
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
Maintain a caseload as assigned.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.