Responsibilities
The Music Therapist is responsible for providing music therapy under the direction of the Clinical Director according to the patients unique plan of care.
Job responsibilities include:
- Directs and assists patients through music therapy interventions to assist with alleviating symptoms of anxiety depression isolation agitation restlessness sleeplessness pain tension relaxation and comfort.
- Provides ongoing education to the clinical team of appropriateness and/or contraindications for treatment.
- Maintains necessary records; clinical notes charting coordination notes which will be incorporated into the patients clinical record within 24 hours of session and modified as needed.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Music Therapy from an accredited music therapy program
- Licensure/Certification: Current MT BC certification from Certification Board for Music Therapists
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to follow all safety rules regulations policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy HIPAA Residents Bill of Rights Universal Precaution AWAIR OSHA Right to know