Music Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Professional clinical experience with medical needs of children/adolescent programming
• Proficiency in piano/keyboard and/or guitar required (live audition or video tape may be requested)
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Excellent customer service and communications skills with children, co-workers, and family members.
• Knowledge of music theory and music instruction methods.
• Knowledge of the various appropriate music therapy activities used for the therapeutic treatment of mentally or physically handicapped patients.
• Knowledge of equipment used in music therapy work.
• Knowledge of musical program planning.
• Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC) is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses needs and administers direct music therapy treatments in order to provide habilitative and rehabilitative services to patients', both individually and in groups.
• Plans and organizes music therapeutic activities in accordance with patients' needs, capabilities and interest.
• Participates in instrumental and vocal music activities designed to meet patients' needs such as solo or group singing, rhythmic music activities or playing in bands.
• Observes and evaluates patients' reactions to various experiences and prepares reports documenting therapeutic changes.
• Coordinates the music therapy treatment program with other therapy programs treatment provided by other treatment team members.
• Develops a music therapy student practicum and internship program, a volunteer program and act as a liaison in the community.
• Maintains a music library, and necessary materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team in provision of direct patient care.
• Participates in the development of grant proposals for future funding of the program.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).