Board Certified Music Therapist - (MT-BC)

Acadia Healthcare; Weldon Spring (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. You will plan, direct, and implement activity therapy as part of the patient’s treatment plan to promote healing and growth.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Therapeutic Recreation (or related field); a Master’s degree is preferred, with CPR and de-escalation training. This is a full-time, on-site position in Missouri with a collaborative clinical team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessment through patient observation and interviews to develop the treatment plan.
• Plan, organize, direct and implement activities to support progress toward treatment goals.
• Lead activity sessions to improve mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities (sports, dance, music, art, relaxation) to meet needs.
• Develop and modify treatment plans and interventions to fit patient needs and interests.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills and remain independent.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

CTRS certification or equivalent

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Overview

Board Certified Music Therapist - (MT-BC)

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.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

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