Therapeutic Recreation Music Therapist (TRD) Per Diem

Mozaic Senior Life•Bridgeport, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform diversified duties to organize and conduct therapeutic recreation activities. This role involves organizing and carrying out group activities and one-to-one sessions to enhance sensory motor, cognitive, and psychosocial skills. The Music Therapist/TRD will also be responsible for documentation, participating in care plan meetings, preparing activity areas, maintaining inventory, and potentially driving vehicles for outings. A key aspect of this role is exhibiting leadership qualities, mentoring residents and interns, and demonstrating the ability to facilitate group processes and manage interpersonal needs. The position requires maintaining necessary credentials to provide Music Therapy services.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy
Valid driver's license.
CT state Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) Certification
Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines
Ability to read and communicate effectively
Ability to utilize various software packages to carry out position responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

No experience necessary

Responsibilities

Organize and carry out appropriate group activities and one-to-one sessions to enhance sensory motor, cognitive and psychosocial skills.
Complete documentation of resident/patient assessment, progress notes, attendance MED A documentation, and discharge summaries in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Input MDS/care plan data and attend RCP meetings.
Transport resident to and from scheduled activity area. Prepare activity area.
Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies and notify Coordinator of needs.
Drive JHE vehicles as required for outings; attend and participate in a variety of staff meetings. Maintain regular attendance.
Exhibit leadership qualities, mentor residents, and engage them when participating in recreation programs. Mentor Music Therapy interns.
Demonstrate the ability to facilitate group process and manage the interpersonal needs of the residents.
Demonstrate the ability to assess and document the needs and progress of the residents.
Participate on Resident community outings as required, demonstrating Resident safety.
Maintain necessary credentials to provide Music Therapy to the Residents/Patients.
Other related duties as assigned.