Music Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
The Music Therapist plans and implements activity services for an assigned program. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the therapist defines and implements treatment goals and provides ongoing patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling. The role includes exercising sound judgment in observing patients’ physical and mental conditions and needs; monitoring and documenting changes in appearance, behavior, and progress toward treatment-plan goals; and communicating changes in a patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse or Program Director. The therapist assesses psychosocial and leisure/recreational skills and development needs, ensures interventions are timely and based on each patient’s plan of care, and plans and delivers activity therapy for an assigned caseload within the facility and outside the hospital as required. The therapist provides relevant feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team about patient responses to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives, and documents services in accordance with established criteria. This is a per diem position at Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts, with expected compensation of $35.00 per hour. The role may require overtime and flexible hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in music therapy.
- Certification or licensure by a state and/or national governing body in Music Therapy; MT-BC is listed.
- Successful completion of CPR Certification.
- Successful completion of CPI Training within 30 days of employment and before assisting with a restraining procedure.
- May be required to work overtime and flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- One year of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and an understanding of mental illness, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement activity services for an assigned program.
- Define and implement treatment goals as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling.
- Observe patients’ physical and mental condition and needs, applying sound judgment.
- Observe and document changes in patients’ appearance, behavior, and progress toward treatment-plan goals.
- Communicate changes in a patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse or Program Director.
- Assess psychosocial and leisure/recreational skills, including development needs or deficiencies.
- Ensure interventions are documented in a timely manner and based on the patient’s plan of care.
- Plan and implement activity therapy for an assigned patient caseload within the facility and outside the hospital as required.
- Provide pertinent feedback to the interdisciplinary treatment team regarding patient responses to therapy, treatment interventions, and therapeutic objectives.
- Document services rendered according to established criteria.
Benefits
- On-site cafeteria and discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career and training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team
