Music Therapist / MT

BrightSpring Health Services•Austin, TX

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls is seeking a Music Therapist in Austin, Texas, to support clients by applying neurologic principles of music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. The role offers schedule flexibility and clinical autonomy, with opportunities to collaborate and co-treat with a team of therapists. Rehab Without Walls is a neurorehabilitation program that provides care in individuals’ homes and natural community environments. Its continuum of care is designed to help people who have experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke regain functional capabilities, health, and independence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy.
Maintain a current Music Therapist license if required by the state of practice.
Maintain a state license as Music or Music Therapist and/or Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT), depending on state requirements.
Knowledge of appropriate music therapy activities for therapeutic treatment of individuals with neurologic disorders.
Effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification in accordance with state regulations.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to and from multiple assignments or locations daily.

Nice To Haves

Previous postgraduate work experience as a music therapist.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the needs of people receiving services and establish measurable objectives in conjunction with the rehabilitation team.
Provide direct music therapy treatment and habilitative and rehabilitative services.
Plan and organize music therapy activities according to patients’ needs, capabilities, and interests.
Observe and evaluate patients’ reactions to treatment experiences and adjust treatment to achieve maximum results.
Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members as applicable.
Consult and collaborate with other disciplines so music therapy goals can support patients’ physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech goals.
Observe, document, and report changes in the condition of people served to appropriate clinical and treatment team members.
Train people receiving services and, as appropriate, others involved in their rehabilitation; analyze and document training results.
Maintain and submit evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation according to Company, facility, funding source, and regulatory requirements.
Follow the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs, professional practice standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.