Music Therapy Provider

Employees at Damar arent just part of a workforce theyre part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in peoples lives.
Since 1967 Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued supported and motivated to give their best. Its no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference
The Music Therapy Provider is responsible for providing direct music therapy services to clients. These services include assessment treatment planning individual sessions group sessions and documentation among other things.

Here are just a few of the benefits youll enjoy at Damar:

• Paid CEUs
• Flexible schedule
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other meetings as assigned
• Provides comprehensive music therapy assessment and treatment plan for each client served
• Conducts regular home or clinic-based individual and/or group music therapy sessions for clients on caseload
• Consults and collaborates with family and team members in support of client needs
• Plans programming for group sessions in collaboration with team members
• Interacts with clients to demonstrate respect acknowledgement of rights and dignity at all times
• Keeps abreast of current treatment technology literature practices and regulations
• Takes pride and ownership in Damars facilities and assigned work areas
• Seeks the best use of materials equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances
• Shows initiative by identifying solutions to work towards improving stakeholder satisfaction
• Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
• Provides written documentation of music therapy services via daily notes and monthly reports
• Submits documentation (assessments treatment plans monthly notes etc) per music therapy policy
• Maintains prescribed level of productivity

What you need to be considered:

• Bachelors degree or higher in music therapy (or related field with academic and clinical training program for music therapy approved by the American Music Therapy Association) from an accredited program
• Directly relevant applied experience in music therapy and working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus but not required
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including: Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint
• Certification from the National Association of Music Therapists (MT-BC)
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana drivers license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damars insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damars background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop bend kneel crouch reach and twist; lift carry push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors staff instructions safety concerns and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive self-injurious sexually maladaptive elopement or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance excluding approved absences and periods of leave is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities complete an application or participate in any part of the recruiting process please contact Damar Human Resources at . Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race color sex pregnancy age religion national origin ancestry disability including hearing- or vision-related disabilities citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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