Board-Certified Music Therapist: Lead Therapeutic Change

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company’s

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our 94-bed treatment center. The role supports psychiatric and addiction services, with a Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm EST schedule and an hourly rate of $24.10–$31.95.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing therapeutic activities, leading sessions, and promoting recovery through music, art and leisure therapies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required.
• CTRS certification or current process for national certification; OR certified in a specialty area OR appropriate clinical licensure with expressive therapy certification.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview to inform treatment plans.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities within the treatment program to support progress toward goals.
• Plan and implement activities including therapeutic leisure skills, education and awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop treatment plans and interventions that meet patient needs and interests.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities like exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills to remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude; address patient concerns and prioritize safety.

Skills

Assessment

Program planning

Group facilitation

Patient engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation

Master's preferred

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our 94-bed treatment center. The role supports psychiatric and addiction services, with a Sunday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm EST schedule and an hourly rate of $24.10–$31.95.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing therapeutic activities, leading sessions, and promoting recovery through music, art and leisure therapies.