Music Therapist / MT

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Austin, TX

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is hiring a Music Therapist in Austin, Texas. The therapist applies neurologic principles of music therapy to address clients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. The role offers schedule flexibility and clinical autonomy and involves collaboration and co-treatment with a team of therapists. Rehab Without Walls provides neurorehabilitation in clients’ homes and natural community settings, including workplaces and schools. Its continuum of care is designed to support people who have experienced brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA in regaining 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–Board Certified (MT-BC) by 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 BLS (Basic Life Support) 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 person receiving services, assess their needs, and establish measurable objectives with the rehabilitation team.
Administer direct music therapy to provide habilitative and rehabilitative services.
Plan and organize music therapy activities according to patients’ needs, capabilities, and interests.
Observe and evaluate patients’ reactions to experiences and adjust treatment to achieve the best results.
Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members as applicable.
Consult and work 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 the person served to appropriate clinical and treatment team members.
Train the person receiving services and, as appropriate, others involved in the person’s rehabilitation; analyze and document training results.
Maintain and submit evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation in required formats and timelines.
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.