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Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: part time with the potential for full time
Salary: commensurate upon experience (range $30,000 – $33,000)
Facility: RT Solutions, Inc. – Home and community based services (location – throughout the state of Indiana)
Qualifications: All applicants must be board-certified music therapists; experience is preferred but not required. Also must possess a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation, auto insurance and professional liability insurance.
Population: We serve clients throughout the lifespan who have an identified developmental disability.
Starting Date: September 1, 2008
Description of position: We have been providing Recreational Therapy services since 2004 and we are proud to welcome Music Therapists to our team of innovative therapists!!! RT Solutions, Inc. is seeking self-directed, organized individuals who have a passion for what they do and desire to make a difference in others’ lives! Candidates must be board-certified Music Therapists. These positions offer flexible schedules and the opportunity to utilize your skills by providing one to one treatment that is truly person-centered! Therapists must be able to effectively communicate with other professionals on the Interdisciplinary team as well as the client and their families. They must be able to complete assessments, program plan, document and evaluate treatment in narrative form, attend client meetings (quarterly and annually) and attend monthly company meetings. RT Solutions, Inc. offers competitive wages, stipends for mileage, treatment supply allowance, health insurance stipend, continuing education stipend and CPR/First Aid certification. We offer 1 week paid vacation, 2 sick days, and 7 paid holidays. We market to individuals in the target geographic area, complete intake information for referrals and build caseloads for our therapists. All billing is completed in the main office which allows our therapists to focus on providing the highest quality of treatments possible!
Contact: E-mail your resume and references to
Heather Sedletzeck
heatherctrs@bizma.rr.com
Attention: Music Therapy Position
POSTED 8/9/08
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Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: 2 hours/week, current hours are 11:00-12:00 Wednesdays for music therapy and 5:30-6:30 PM Mondays for music for fun
Salary: Hourly Contract Rate (must have own malpractice insurance)
Facility: Charis
Center for Eating Disorders, part of Clarian Health (Riley
Hospital, Methodist
Hospital, Indiana University Hospital), Indianapolis,
Indiana
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Music Therapy. Must be Board Certified. Prefer Masters in Music Therapy. Must have clinical experience beyond internship, experience with behavioral health population, ability to work as a team player and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, ability to be a self-starter.
Population: The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is an 11 hour a day, Monday through Friday program for outpatient’s ages 16 to 70+ who are diagnosed with Anorexia, Bulimia, or Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified
Starting Date: Immediately
Description of Position: Music therapists are part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Their primary responsibility is to provide one hour of group music therapy with 4-10 PHP patients. The Charis Center uses music interventions to support the treatment process. Experience in insight-oriented music therapy is helpful. A second hour in the evening follows 10 hours of intensive programming. Its primary purpose is for patients to have fun with music, so the emphasis is on music for enhancement of recreational skills and/ or music for relaxation. The position also requires timely documentation of participation, and informing the treatment team of any related or concerning clinical themes.
Contact Information: Please email cover letter and resume to: kkling@clarian.org
Kathleen Kling, Ph.D. Clinical Director
Charis Center for Eating Disorders
6640 Intech Blvd, Suite 195
Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
Phone: 317-295-0608
FAX: 317-295-0622
POSTED 7/25/08
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Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: Mostly Monday-Friday 1st shift; Some flexibility needed for
evening or weekend activities.
Salary: $28,000 to $33,000 based on experience; ADEC offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days; retirement plans, and 3 weeks vacation during the first year.
Facility: ADEC, Bristol, IN
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and be certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists
Population: Developmental Disabilities
Starting date: Not Listed
Description of position: The music therapist will work on improving functioning and independence, as well as reducing the effects of disability by providing a variety of musical and recreational activities to clients with a wide range of disabilities. Activities are either group oriented or individually based.
Procedure: Send resume and cover letter to:
ADEC
P.O. box 398
Bristol, IN 46507
Phone: (574) 848-7451
FAX: (574) 848-5917
millerl@adecinc.com
Posted 7/13/08
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Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: Full-time positions available
Salary: Hourly wage based upon experience, negotiable based upon music therapy experience
Facility: Meaningful Day Services, Inc. (Fort Wayne, Part-Time Leading to Full-Time Position)
Qualifications: All applicants must be board-certified or eligible to take the exam; reliable transportation and valid driver’s license. Experience strongly preferred but not required. Applicants must possess knowledge of Excel and own a reliable computer and car.
Population: Children to adults diagnosed with MR/DD, Autism, CP, Dual Diagnosis, psychosis. Opportunities for contract work with other populations as well as with school systems, day programs, and out-patient psychiatric facilities.
Starting date: Open
Description of position: Seeking an independent, creative, flexible, self-motivated, teachable, musical board-certified MT to travel and conduct 1:1 and group music therapy sessions with clients in their homes and/or community based facilities (schools, day-programs, waiver homes, workshops, etc). Music Therapist must be able to effectively communicate with other professionals and colleagues, conduct assessments, program plan, document (behavioral approach), and evaluate treatment in narrative form, attend client-based meetings, co-treatment with other professionals, in-servicing staff, working as apart of an interdisciplinary team. Health Insurance, 401K, and PTO available for FT employees. All employees receive compensation for meetings, documentation, and networking, reimbursement for one professional conference (per year), and drive time. CMTE’s are available when attending quarterly, all-staff meetings. Standardized documentation, start-up instruments and moving stipend is available.
Contact information:
MDS Office Director at
officesupport@meaningfuldays.com
Meaningful Day Services, Inc
www.meaningfuldays.com
Posted 5/20/08
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Job title: Music
Therapist
Hours: Part-Time to Full-Time, Monday-Friday
8:30-5:00 p.m., and on call (approximately 2 times per
month)
Salary: Based on
Experience; mileage reimbursement, on-call rate
Facility: Seasons
Hospice & Palliative Care of Indiana (Indianapolis Area)
Qualifications:
*MT-BC credential *HPMT designation desirable (see
www.hospicemusictherapy.org for details) *Previous
hospice experience desirable *Ability to work autonomously
*Previous music therapy internship supervision experience
desirable *Dependable and disciplined, yet flexible
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
Population: Hospice
patients and families in homecare settings as well as
hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and
inpatient hospice units primarily in the Metropolitan
Indianapolis areas.
Starting date:
Immediately. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.
Description of position: Seasons
is expanding into the Indianapolis area and is opening a new
site to serve patients in the Metropolitan Indianapolis
area. Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is an incredibly
supportive environment for music therapists and employs over
a dozen MT-BCs nationwide. The Executive Director for our
Chicago office is Russell Hilliard, PhD, LCSW, MT-BC and we
host several hospice music therapy institutes through the
Center for Music Therapy in End of Life Care. Our music
therapists are an integral part of the interdisciplinary
hospice team and serve as mentors for music therapy interns
as well. We provide services to terminally ill patients and
their families throughout the Indianapolis Metropolitan
area.
Contact information:
To apply, contact
Barb Snow, Executive Director
BSnow@seasons.org
Fax resume to 317-815-5727
POSTED 3/18/08
Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: Full-time
Salary: not listed
Facility: Anthony Wayne Services (AWS), Ft. Wayne, IN
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy -Board certified MT-BC -Valid driver’s license -Current auto insurance
Population: Adults and children with MR/DD and dual diagnosis
Starting date: not listed
Description of position: AWS, an organization committed to
providing quality services for the individuals with disabilities is
looking for a dynamic, professional and independent person to fill a
full time Music Therapist position for the For Wayne, Indiana area.
Music Therapy uses vocal and instrumental music to build non-musical
skills for growth and development. Ideal Candidate Will Possess -
Excellent musical skills both vocally and instrumentally - Strong
organizational skills - Strong interpersonal skills - Strong
communication skills
Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one sessions for adults and
children with MR/DD and dual diagnosis using vocal and instrumental
music to build non-musical skills for growth and development in
areas such as: communication, socialization, physical endurance,
attention span, memory, emotional expression, fine and gross motor
skills, relaxation, leadership, and independence. Other
responsibilities include: manage a caseload through assessment,
treatment planning, implementation, evaluations and documentation;
maintain billable criteria for clients serviced; develop and
implement music therapy strategies based on target objectives and
goals; participate in Individual Support Plan or Person Centered
Plan for client served; maintain CPR/First Aid Certification; and
comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of clients
we serve
Contact information: If you are interested in working for a great organization please send resume to: cjohnson@awsusa.com or apply online at www.awsusa.com
POSTED 1/11/08
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Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: Monday-Friday, flexible full-time position
Salary: Salary position, based on experience. Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, and quarterly bonuses available after 90 days of full-time employment.
Facility: Behavior Specialists of Indiana, LLC (Lake and Porter county offices)
Qualifications: Interested applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy, be board-certified (must be certified to begin providing services), have experience with the targeted population, and have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Interested applicants must be self-motivated, independent individuals who can conduct 1:1 and group sessions to individuals in our Porter and Lake County offices, client homes, local workshops, and schools.
Population: Behavior Specialists of Indiana, LLC, provides services to children and adults with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, hearing and visual impairments, behavior disorders, and mental illness.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Description of position: Behavior Specialists of Indiana, LLC, is continuously expanding its Music Therapy Department. Music Therapists are an integral member of a team of Psychologists, Behavior Specialists, Marriage and Family therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Case Managers, families, and support staff. In addition to 1:1 and group sessions, Music Therapists are required to complete assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and regularly review client progress utilizing agency procedures.
Contact information:
Behavior Specialists of Indiana, LLC
P.O. Box 1564
Valparaiso, IN 46384
Phone: 219-462-6705
Fax: 219-464-4318
Email:
sharris@behaviorspecialists.net
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Job Title: Music Therapist
Hours: Not Listed
Facility: Unity Hospice of Northwest Indiana LLC Unity serves critically ill patients during their transition in life. Either in their home or a nursing facility. Unity is a full service hospice doing business in the following Indiana counties: Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Starke, Newton, Pulaski, and Marshall.
Location: Merrillville, IN
Salary: Not Listed
Qualifications: One year experience in health care setting; Certification in a recognized Music Therapy training program; At least eighteen years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent; Ability to read and follow written instructions and document given care; Satisfactory references from previous employers; Displays initiative and able to work with minimal direct supervision; Has empathy for the needs of the ill, frail, and impaired. Understands philosophy of hospice care and needs of the terminally ill; Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene; Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organization requirements and is in good working order.
Description of Position:
The Music Therapist is a member of the hospice team who works under
the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The primary focus is to provide therapy
services to hospice patients and their families in accordance with the
interdisciplinary plan of care.
The Music Therapist assesses patients, devises
a treatment plan, and implements the treatment plan; Follows appropriate
standards of practice
as set forth by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), the Certification
Board for Music Therapists (CBMT), and the National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization (NHPCO); Maintains Board Certification by the CBMT and complies
with continuing music therapy education.
Educates hospice staff members on the appropriate use of music and encourages referrals from all clinical staff and volunteers; Completes the music therapy assessment for patients/families in accordance with the plan of care; Provides music therapy sessions to patient/families in accordance with the plan of care; Uses music therapy to treat a variety of medical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of patient/families in an age-appropriate manner; Uses music that is consistent with patient/family cultures, religions, and values, and knowledge of a variety of musical genres and styles.
Musical skills are demonstrated with competence and include soothing singing voice, guitar and piano proficiency, and knowledge of other recreational instruments; Demonstrates knowledge of music therapy research; Incorporates knowledge of unique issues related to death and dying, grief and loss; Ability to recognize patient/family strengths and weaknesses as well as their support systems; Demonstrates good communication skills and an ability to facilitate communication among patients/families; Participates in weekly IDG meetings and contributes the music therapist’s perspective of the needs of patient/families, while educating the team members about the use of music therapy in meeting care plan needs; Maintains infection control procedures and reports cases of suspected abuse/neglect to immediate supervisor; Completes time sheet accurately and in a timely manner; Completes all documentation in a timely manner; Maintains confidentiality of all hospice patients and families; Represents the hospice in a professional manner at all times, and completes other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description depending on state laws and regulations.
Contact Information:
Erricka Coleman,
Administrator at (219)-769-8648
Unity Hospice of Northwest Indiana LLC
7863 Broadway Ste. 240B
Merrillville, IN 46410
E-mail your resume to: ecoleman@unityhospice.com
or fax to: (219) 769-7720
POSTED 3/17/07
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Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 p.m., and on call (approximately 2 times per month)
Salary: Based on Experience; mileage reimbursement, on-call rate
Facility: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care of Illinois
Qualifications: *MT-BC credential *HPMT designation desirable (see
www.hospicemusictherapy.org for details) *Previous hospice experience desirable *Ability to work autonomously *Previous music therapy internship supervision experience desirable *Dependable and disciplined, yet flexible *Excellent oral and written communication skillsPopulation: Hospice patients and families in homecare settings as well as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and inpatient hospice units primarily in the Northern Chicagoland areas.
Starting date: Immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Description of position: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is an incredibly supportive environment for music therapists and employs over a dozen MT-BCs nationwide. The Executive Director for our Chicago office is Russell Hilliard, PhD, LCSW, MT-BC and we host several hospice music therapy institutes through the Center for Music Therapy in End of Life Care. Our music therapists are an integral part of the interdisciplinary hospice team and serve as mentors for music therapy interns as well. We provide services to terminally ill patients and their families throughout Chicagoland.
Contact information:
To apply, contact:
Amy Spieden, Human Resources
847-375-2105 (office)
847-759-9448 (fax)
aspieden@seasons.org
For more information about the
Music Therapy Program at
Seasons, contact:
Jenna Justice, HPMT, MT-BC
847-375-2142
jjustice@seasons.org
POSTED 7/2/08
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Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: Part Time
Salary: not listed
Facility: The Institute for Therapy through the Arts (Evanston, IL)
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy, MT-BC credential
Population: Children and adults of all ages in individual, group and classroom settings with a variety of diagnoses.
Starting date: Fall 2008
Description of position: The Institute for Therapy through the Arts is a creative arts therapies agency within the Music Institute of Chicago. The music therapist at ITA provides both individual and group music therapy services throughout the Chicago area as both contractual arrangements and in-house services to a wide variety of clientele. It is expected that the MT meets 10-25 clinical hours as well as provide timely documentation. In addition, the MT also has opportunities for involvement in short-term clinical projects and presentations.
Contact
information:
Jenni Rook, MT-BC, Director of
Music Therapy
Phone: (847)448-8341
Fax: (847)425-9728
2008 W. Dempster
Evanston, IL 60202
Jrook@Musicinst.org
POSTED 5/2/08
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Job Title: Music Therapist
Hours: Flexible
Salary: Commensurate with experience- Recent Graduates $22.50 Per hour
Facility: Variety FAR Conservatory of Therapeutic and Performing Arts
Qualifications: MT-BC Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy
Population: Persons of all ages and disabilities- check website www.VarietyFARConservatory.org
Starting Date: Immediate
Description of position: Immediate opening for four hours per day three days a week in suburban school district doing group music therapy with children with varying disabilities. Evening hours available at our facility for individual therapy sessions with students of all ages and disabilities. The position is not dependent upon the therapist taking the evening hours but they are available for someone that needs more work. We can also provide a full day of individual therapy on Saturdays if desired.
Contact Information:
Arlene Kass, Executive Director
Please email with resume and cover letter at
faroffice@sbcglobal.net
Variety FAR Conservatory
1669 West Maple Road
Birmingham, Michigan 48009
POSTED 12/13/07
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Job Title: Music Therapist
Hours: M-Fri 9-6 on call rotation for evenings and weekends
Salary: TBD
Facility: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care (Madison Heights, MI)
Qualifications: MT-BC
Population: Terminally ill patients in SE Michigan area
Starting date: January 2008
Description of position: Providing emotional support to terminally ill patients and families. Implements the music therapy plan or aids various other staff members in implementing the plan in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care. Guides the patient in the use of creative therapeutic activities for the purpose of improving or maintaining mental and physical function and quality of life. Instructs other care team members including, when appropriate, home health aides and family members in certain phases of music therapy in which they may work with the patient. Evaluates the effectiveness of music therapy services with the patient. Provides in-services to staff, hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities as requested and determined appropriate by therapist. Documents electronically all services to hospice patients and families.
Contact information:
Denise Fortin, Director of Operations
27355 John R
Madison Heights, MI 48071
dfortin@seasons.org
Fax: 248-284-1397
Phone: 248-284-1310
www.seasons.org
POSTED 12/3/07
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POSTED 7/30/08
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Job title: Music Therapist-Independent
Contractor ( 2 positions)
Hours: Full time
Salary: Hourly rate; Commensurate with experience
Facility: Miami Valley Music Therapy (Springfield,
OH)
Qualifications: MT-BC, training in improvisation
preferred
Population: Mainly children and adults on the autism
spectrum. Also individuals with various developmental and
physical disabilities in the Dayton, Ohio area.
Starting date: First position to begin 7/1/08.
Applications will be accepted until second position is
filled.
Description of position: Miami Valley Music Therapy
provides individual and group services in school, facility,
and home based settings through multiple contracts. Services
are delivered within an improvisational approach in which we
use music as the foundation for the session structure,
relationship with the client, and as the primary language in
which we communicate with the client. Professionalism,
flexibility, independence, willingness to travel to multiple
sites, and effective communication skills are essential
traits for this position.
Contact information: Send resume and references to:
Miami Valley Music Therapy
Attn: Erin Jahna, MT-BC
1301 White Oak Drive
Springfield, OH 45504.
Email:
enjahna@yahoo.com
POSTED 5/27/08
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Job title: Creative Arts Therapist (Music)
Hours: Tour of duty may vary to assure that patient's needs are met during the non-administrative hours. Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Salary: 51,322.00-66,721.00 USED per year
Facility: Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Qualifications: MT-BC, Bachelor's degree in music therapy; masters degree in music therapy. Applicants who possess Board Certification as a music therapist and specialized training in the use of Neurological Music Therapy techniques will receive preferred consideration.
Population: geriatric, dementia, Alzheimer Disease, and/or Parkinson Disease.
Starting date: Flexible
Description of position: Develops and administers creative arts music program to provide therapeutic programs and therapeutic treatment meeting the needs of adult/geriatric patients with disabilities in the designated medical center clinics, wards or units as assigned by the supervisor.
Contact information:
Mary E. Greene
Phone: (440) 526-3030 x 7920
Department of Veterans Affairs
1000 Brecksville Road Bldg 1-4th floor Human Resources 051A(B)
Brecksville, OH 44141
Posted 5/19/08
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Hours: Full-time - Permanent
Salary: $51,322 - $66,721
Facility: Wade Park - Nursing Service (Cleveland, OH)
Qualifications: MT-BC
Population: Adult / Geriatric
Starting date: not listed
Description of position: Develops and administers Creative Arts / Music programs to provide therapeutic programs and therapeutic treatment meeting the needs of adult / geriatric patients with disabilities in designated medical center clinics, ward or as assigned by the supervisor.
Contact information:
Department of Veterans Affairs
10000 Brecksville Rd.
Bldg. 1 - 4th Floor
Human Resources 051A(B)
Brecksville, OH 44141
Mary Greene (440) 526 3030 x7920
POSTED 4/22/08
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Job title: Experiential Therapist II
Hours: not listed
Salary: $14.50/hr
Facility: Rogers Memorial Hospital (Oconomowoc, WI)
Qualifications: Education/Training Requirements: BS/BA degree is required, preferably in recreation, art, music, dance, psychodrama, or other expressive therapies with certification/registration through the appropriate credentialing board desired. Minimum of four years experience in group facilitation in a behavioral health setting and supervisory experience with student interns preferred. Valid Wisconsin drivers license. May be required to have driving record approved by Rogers memorial Hospital’s insurance carrier. Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 are required to have at least one year of educational or work experience serving children with mental health disorders.
Population: not listed
Starting date: not listed
Description of position: Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates therapeutic programming based on patients’/residents’ needs. Coordinates, evaluates, and supervises student interns. Has knowledge, skills and abilities in a wide variety of expressive media. The Experiential Therapist II has a thorough working knowledge of psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups, as well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives, arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media, psychodrama, ropes and challenge course.
Contact information:
Please visit our website at
www.rogershospital.org to complete our three page online
application.
POSTED 11/12/07
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Hours: not listed
Salary: $17.74/hr
Facility: Rogers Memorial Hospital (Oconomowoc, WI)
Qualifications: Education/Training Requirements: BS/BA degree is required, preferably in recreation, art, music, dance, psychodrama, or other expressive therapies with certification/registration through the appropriate credentialing board desired. Minimum of four years experience in group facilitation in a behavioral health setting and supervisory experience with student interns preferred. Valid Wisconsin drivers license. May be required to have driving record approved by Rogers memorial Hospital’s insurance carrier. Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 are required to have at least one year of educational or work experience serving children with mental health disorders.
Population: not listed
Starting date: not listed
Description of position: Summary:
Develops, plans, implements, facilitates, directs and evaluates
therapeutic programming based on patients’/residents’ needs.
Coordinates, evaluates, and supervises student interns. Has
knowledge, skills and abilities in a wide variety of expressive
media. The Experiential Therapist II has a thorough working
knowledge of psychosocial functioning of patient/resident groups, as
well as application of expressive activities within a psychiatric
setting. These include, but are not limited to, adventure-based and
environmental activities, sports, dance, group initiatives,
arts/crafts, music, outdoor activities, art media,
psychodrama, ropes and challenge course.
Contact information:
Please visit our website at
www.rogershospital.org to complete our three page online
application.
POSTED 11/12/07
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Job Title: Music Therapist
Hours: Not Listed
Salary:
$35,000 to $45,000
depending on experience; assistance with moving expenses.
Facility: Private Practice
Qualifications: The position is for a harp Music Therapist
who has an upbeat personality and is looking for a stable and fun job that
will give him/her independence and variety. I
am looking for a Music Therapist who also plays the harp. It is
important that the applicant also plays the concert harp.
Population: Children with special needs, such as physical
handicaps and Autism, and also with Geriatrics, specifically those in
Skilled Nursing Facilities and Alzheimer’s units. On the weekends the MT
will also be employed to perform at wedding and social gatherings with the
harp.
Julie Nissa Bloch, MT-BC
754.224.1000
www.MasterMusiciansInc.com
www.ViolinSerenade.com
POSTED 7/30/08
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QUALIFICATIONS: MT-BC preferred with minimum of one year working with special education populations. Will consider senior-level students with experience working with developmental disabilities, autism, etc.
COMPENSATION: Contractor Positions start at $25/hour; Full-time employee positions start at $32,000 +mileage, health insurance and other benefits.
DESCRIPTION: Private music therapy services company seeks advanced students and MT-BCs to provide group and individual music therapy in the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach areas. Opportunity for working in a variety of settings including: classroom, clinic, and private homes. The ideal candidates will have a basic knowledge of cognitive and behavioral strategies, psychological and developmental theory. Candidates will conduct group and individual music therapy services as well as develop treatment goals with director supervision. Must have reliable transportation and ability to work independently. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus!
Applicants should submit the following: 1) Resume & Cover letter describing experience with special needs populations, preferred location/cities for contracts, times available, days/number of hours willing to work per week, start and end dates available ; 2) Copy of school transcript indicating music therapy courses taken; 3) 2 professional letters of reference; at least one from a music therapy professor if still enrolled in a university; 4) VHS tape of applicant accompanying self on 2 songs each on guitar & piano, differing styles, to demonstrate musicianship. Total of 4 songs please. Note: no actual clients are to be used in this tape.
Send materials to:
Cadenza Music Therapy, Inc.
Attn:
Michelle Reitman, Psy.D., LMHC, MT-BC
210 S. Federal Hwy, Suite 400-A
Hollywood, FL 33020
www.CadenzaMusicTherapy.com
Questions:
954-925-3191
Fax: 954-925-3193
Michelle
Reitman, PsyD, LMHC, MT-BC
Cadenza Music Therapy, Inc.
210 S. Federal Hwy, #400-A
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-925-3191 (f)954-925-3193
www.CadenzaMusicTherapy.com
POSTED 7/30/08
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JOIN OUR TEAM! NOW HIRING MT-BCs for Multiple Locations!!
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is an incredibly supportive environment for music therapists and employs over a dozen MT-BCs nationwide. Several music therapists are in key leadership positions in the organization including Russell Hilliard, PhD, LCSW, LCAT, MT-BC who serves nationally as our Vice President and Jenna Justice, MM, MT-BC who serves as our Director of Supportive Care. Our music therapists at all of our sites are an integral part of the interdisciplinary hospice team and many serve as mentors for music therapy interns as well.
Qualifications: MT-BC credential, HPMT designation desirable (see
www.hospicemusictherapy.org for details), Previous hospice experience
desirable, Ability to work autonomously, Previous music therapy internship
supervision experience desirable, Dependable and disciplined, yet flexible,
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Population: Hospice patients and families in homecare settings as
well as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and inpatient
hospice throughout our service areas.
Starting date: Immediately. Applications will be accepted until the
positions are filled. Up to $2000 relocation reimbursement available.
Seasons Hospice is located in the following states:
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
DALLAS, TEXAS
ELKTON, MARYLAND
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
NEWARK, DELAWARE
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
For employment opportunities or information regarding Seasons Hospice please contact:
Sara Goodwin
Director of Human Resources
Phone: 800-570-8809
sgoodwin@seasons.org
Fax: 847-375-2139
www.seasons.org
POSTED 7/25/08
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Job Title:
Music Therapist
Hours: Full time
Salary: Not Listed
Facility: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hospital
System,
City and State: Pittsburgh, PA
Qualifications: Master's level music therapist
Population: Behavioral health unit; acute inpatient
psychiatric. 24 bed general adult unit and a 10 bed dual diagnosis
unit
Description of
Position: Assess patients referred for services. Develops a
treatment plan which meets individual needs of each patient, and
implements the treatment program based on the information from the
assessment. The therapist at this hospital will have frequent
communication and opportunity to work with a diverse team of creative
arts therapists (art, music, dance, recreation, yoga, poetry) in various
community hospitals and at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
There is projected to be opportunity to spread services into the medical
portion of the hospital. Also, Duquesne University is in very
close proximity to the hospital and the therapist will have
opportunities to work with the Duquesne University students and faculty.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to obtain and interpret
information in terms of the specific needs of the patients served.
Possesses knowledge of the human growth and development of the patients
served. Understands the range of treatment needed by the patients
served. Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
necessary to work collaboratively with patients, families, and
associates. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of
psychopathology, community resources, discharge planning. Ability
to facilitate groups. Ability to stand/walk for periods of time
and to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds and over 50 pounds with
assistance. Ability to push and pull, bend/stoop and reach as
needed.
Starting Date:
Open until filled
Contact Information:
Nancy Reud
ruednd@upmc.edu
(412) 246-5498
POSTED 5/19/08
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Job Title:
Program Director
Hours: 35 hour work week; 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. M-F; no weekends
Salary: Commensurate with experience; full medical insurance
including dental and vision; paid personal days and vacation time after 6
month orientation period;
Facility: Arts and Services for the Disabled, Inc.
City & State: Greater Long Beach and Los Angeles, CA
Qualifications: BA, (creative arts therapy preferred) or in a related
field; two years experience in working with individuals with developmental
disabilities
Population: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Description of Position: Program director is responsible for
the oversight and daily operations of an adult day program for individuals
with developmental disabilities utilizing the creative arts (music, dance,
drama, visual and literary arts). Services include a transition
program (high school and developmental center), adult education and
community college courses. Requires knowledge in advocacy issues,
staff supervision and training, development and coordination of clinical,
educational and behavioral interventions and curriculum. Other duties
include collaboration with Regional Center, State Developmental Center and
other outside agencies for communication and interface of clients and
program; music therapy supervision ; fundraising, etc.
Starting Date: ASAP
Contact: send resume to:
Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc.
Helen Dolas, MS, MT-BC, CEO
3962 Studebaker Road, Suite 206
Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: (562) 982-0247
FAX: (562) 982-0254
Email:
info@artsandservices.com
POSTED 5/19/08
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Job Title:
Music Therapist
Hours: Fulltime and Part Time; 35 hour work week; 8:30a.m. to
3:30p.m. M-F; no weekends
Salary: Commensurate with experience; full medical insurance
including dental and vision; paid personal days and vacation time after 6
month orientation period;
Facility: Arts and Services for the Disabled, Inc.
City & State: Greater Long Beach and Los Angeles, CA
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in music therapy; two years
experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Population: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Starting Date: ASAP
Contact: send resume to
Dee Dee Van Gorder
3962 Studebaker Road, Suite 206
Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: (562) 982-0247
FAX: (562) 982-0254
Email:
info@artsandservices.com
POSTED 5/19/08
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Job Title:
Music Therapist
Hours: Fulltime M-F, 11 am to 7 pm; with one shift being 1 pm to
9 pm
Salary: Not specified
Facility: Atlantic County Women's Center PALS (Peace: A Learned
Solution) Program
City & State: Northfield, NJ (just outside of Atlantic City, NJ)
Qualifications: Master's degree and MT-BC
Population: Children healing from domestic violence
Starting Date: ASAP
Contact: e-mail cover letter and resume to
Dana Hicks, LSW
Associate Director of Programs
Atlantic County Women's Center
dana.hicks@acwc.org
Other: Visit the website for more information:
http://www.acwc.org
POSTED 4/30/08
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Job title: Music Therapist (contract position)
Hours: 25-30 hours per week contract
Salary: Negotiable based on education and experience
Facility: Center for Music Therapy and
Wellness, on the campus of Drury University (Springfield, MO) and the
Monett, MO satellite of Drury Center
Qualifications: MT-BC
Population: Children and adults with developmental disabilities
Starting date: 1st position starting May, 2008; 2 position staring August, 2008
Description of Position: Provide 1:1 and group music therapy services on-campus at Drury Center and at the Monett, Missouri branch of Drury center; supervise music therapy students and interns. The successful candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision continuing a program in the Monett clinic serving residents of Lawrence and Barry Counties. Knowledge of nontraditional handbell, guitar and piano techniques helpful. The candidate must also provide assessments, treatment plans and documentation in accordance with the AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice. Referrals, clinical facilities, materials and equipment provided. Candidates will conduct a music therapy session as part of the interview process.
Benefits: AMTA conference subsidy; malpractice subsidy; open budget for equipment and materials; extensive existing equipment and materials provided; cell telephone and music therapy clinic with office provided; 45.5 cents a mile for travel to Monett from Drury University (100 miles round trip); live in Springfield, MO.
Contact information: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts for all college/university degrees, and contact information for three references to:
Michael Cassity, PhD, MT-BC
Professor and Director of Music Therapy
Drury University
900 N. Benton Ave
Springfield, MO 65802-3712
mcassity@drury.edu
(417) 693-2188
POSTED 4/28/08
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Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: Full time, M-F 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Salary: $32,032-$40,040, based on years of experience
Facility: Hospice of Palm Beach County, West
Palm Beach, Florida
Qualifications: Board Certified Music Therapist (if not
currently certified, candidate must be eligible to sit for the Board
Certification Exam within the 3-month probationary period); Music
therapy experience in hospice or health care related field preferred;
skilled in evaluating and documenting effectiveness of interventions;
ability to work independently and within a clinical team; ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; multilingual,
specifically in Spanish, desirably; ability to work a flexible schedule;
exceptional interpersonal skills when interacting with patients,
families and coworkers.
Population: Not Listed
Starting date: Not Listed
Contact information:
Chelsea Johnson, MS, MT-BC, LMT
Integrative Therapies Manager
(561) 227-5178
cjohnson@hpbc.com
http://www.hpbc.com
POSTED 4/28/08
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Job title: Chair of Music Therapy (tenure-track faculty position )
Hours: Full time
Salary: TBD, based upon qualifications and experience.
Facility: Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA)
Qualifications: Professional certification in music therapy (or its equivalent for international applicants), a completed doctorate in music therapy or related field is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of teaching excellence and an ongoing scholarly agenda with documented scholarship, a minimum of 5 years of full-time clinical experience or its part-time equivalent, advanced clinical training or demonstrated clinical competence in medical music therapy and/or music psychotherapy, successful experience in music therapy education and/or supervision and potential for guiding graduate research.
Population: College Music Therapy Students
Starting date: August 2008
Description of position: The Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Chair of Music Therapy. Owing to the retirement of Sister Donna Marie Beck as a full time faculty member, Duquesne University seeks a board-certified teacher/clinician of Music Therapy to provide collaborative leadership for its highly respected Music Therapy degree program. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in music therapy. The successful candidate will assume an active role in the recruitment of Music Therapy students. Music faculty is expected to advise undergraduate and /or graduate students. Additionally, as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, the candidate shall serve as an advisor for the Duquesne University Music Therapy Student Association (MTSA).
Contact information: Application materials should
include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of
recommendation, academic transcripts and DVD of your teaching and
performance. The application review process will begin March 10 and will
continue until the position is filled, for an anticipated employment
date of August 2008. Applications should be submitted to:
Amanda Ford,
Chair, Music Therapy Search
Office of Human Resource Management,
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
E-mail to: hr.office@duq.edu
Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the University
Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne
University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic
excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity
to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
POSTED 2/12/08
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Job Title: Music Therapist
Hours: Full-time
Salary: $46,000 a year
Facility: Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc. www.soundingjoymt.org Honolulu, Hawaii
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Music Therapy, Board Certification, Minimum 3 years of practice
Population: Multiple population, but mostly youths and young adults with disabilities / special needs, families with children with special needs Starting date: March 1, 2008 Description of position: Provide music therapy to wide varieties of populations and settings. The music therapist should feel enthusiastic about promoting music therapy through his/her clinical work, since it’s recognition and public awareness is very limited in Hawaii.
Contact
information:
Keiko Kajiwara, MME, MA, MT-BC
Clinical Director
(808) 593-2620
kkajiwara@soundingjoymt.org
Please email or fax resume to (808) 593-2620
POSTED 2/18/08
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Job Title: Music Therapist, Board-Certified
Hours: Part- or Full-Time
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Facility: The Carolina Center for Music Therapy, LLC (CCMT)
City and State: The Triangle Area (Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh), North Carolina
Qualifications necessary: Minimum of 2 years preferred.
Population served: Children Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Retardation/Developmental Delay; Educational and Community settings
Starting Date: March 1, 2007
Description of position and duties: The Carolina Center for Music Therapy, LLC (CCMT) seeks to provide music therapy services of the highest quality to children and adults with special needs in the Triangle community (Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham). CCMT is a private music therapy company that is seeking a highly qualified and skilled MT-BC experienced and interested in the following: individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, individuals with Mental Retardation/Developmental Delay, interdisciplinary team efforts, educational settings, community settings. Primary responsibilities will include an active clinical practice as well as a commitment to the development of music therapy-related community projects (presentations, continuing education, research, internship development, etc.). The Carolina Center for Music Therapy, LLC, is a growing company in North Carolina. We offer a part- or full-time salary position consisting of direct service hours, office/communication hours, mileage reimbursement, professional supervision, and professional development opportunities. CCMT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a collegial and passionate environment. All interested parties are encouraged to send a resume and at least two references.
Contact information:
Angie Hong
(919) 323-0188
ahong@thecarolinacenter.org
1414 Copper Creek Dr.
Durham, NC 27713
POSTED 1/24/08
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Job Title: Music Therapist
Hours: Full-time position
Salary: Starting salary $50,000+/ annually
Facility:
Washington, D.C. Department of Mental Health (DMH); St. Elizabeths
Hospital – John Howard Pavilion
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and
Board Certification are required; Minimum of 2 years music therapy
experience in psychiatric setting preferred; experience supervising clinical
interns preferred
Starting Date: Not listed
Description of Position: Qualified applicant
will work in the Forensic Rehabilitation Services Department with other
creative arts therapists, recreation therapists, and occupational
therapists. Job duties include facilitating clinical groups, participating
in treatment planning, completing rehabilitation assessments and other
documentation, and planning events and activities for patients.
To apply, go to www.dmh.dc.gov and click
on “Employment Opportunities” to access the DC 2000 Employment Application
Form and Job Vacancy Announcement information.
Contact Information: For further information please contact:
Crystal Robinson, MT-BC
Forensic Rehabilitation Services Chief
Phone: (202) 645-4767
Email:
crystal.robinson@dc.gov
POSTED 1/18/07
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Job title: Music Therapist
Hours: Full and part time positions available
Salary: $44,000 a year with 4 weeks off! (We currently provide a relocation bonus, pay for CPR and First Aid training, pay for liability insurance, AMTA dues, fingerprint clearance card, and offer opportunities for continuing education.)
Facility: Heartland Therapy, Inc. (Greater Phoenix Metro area) (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Peoria, Surprise, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Anthem, Goodyear, Buckeye, Queen Creek, Tempe, Apache Junction, Gilbert, etc)
Qualifications: MT-BC's
Population: Children and adults with Developmental Disabilities
Starting date: not listed
Description of position: We are a therapist owned company and currently have full-time and part-time positions open for a Board Certified Music Therapist. We provide Speech, Occupational, and Music Therapy in the home to children with developmental disabilities in the Phoenix Metro area. We also have school and clinical placements!
Contact information: Please call, email, or fax us
your resume and references! We look forward to speaking with you!
Scot M. Sidener, President, Heartland Therapy, Inc.
Email
HeartlandTherapy@msn.com
Phone 602.206.8577
Fax 480.288.4864
www.heartlandtherapy.com
POSTED 10/16/07