Board Certified Music Therapist - (MT-BC)

CenterPointe Hospital; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital is seeking a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to join our behavioral health team in Missouri. The role focuses on planning, directing and implementing music- and activity-based therapy as part of patients’ treatment plans.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, with a Master’s degree preferred, and at least three years of healthcare recreation experience. CPR and de-escalation certifications are expected upon hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs through observation and interviews to guide treatment planning.
• Plan, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to support patient goals.
• Lead activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being through therapeutic activities.
• Instruct patients in activities such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and interventions aligned with patient interests and goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities including exercise, games and community outings.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic attitude and prioritize patient safety.

Skills

Healthcare recreation experience

MT-BC / music therapy background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hourly : $21-$26 per hour
Ready to use your creativity to make a real impact?

Join the behavioral health team at CenterPointe Hospital and help patients heal, grow, and thrive through the power of music therapy.

• Full-Time Opportunity
• Collaborative Clinical Team
• Meaningful Patient Impact
• Supportive Behavioral Health Environment

We\'re looking for a Board Certified Music Therapist ( MT-BC) who is passionate about helping others and creating engaging therapeutic experiences for patients.

Make a difference every day while doing the work you love.

Apply today and bring healing, hope, and creativity to CenterPointe Hospital.

Purpose Statement

Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan.

Essential Functions

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• 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.
• Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances

(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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