Music or Recreation Integrative Therapist

Northlake Behavioral Health System; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Behavioral Health System is seeking a Music or Recreation Integrative Therapist to provide structured interventions using music, recreation, and creative modalities to support patients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social development. You will engage patients in goal-directed activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to track progress.

The role requires a bachelor’s in music therapy or Recreational Therapy, MT-BC or CTRS certification, and state licensure as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or Recreational Therapy.
• MT-BC or CTRS certification required, state clinical licensure as applicable.
• BLS and CPI certification (company-provided if needed).
• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain professional boundaries, and work flexibly.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, DSM-V terminology, and psychiatric/developmental diagnoses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Integrative Therapies Assessments and document treatment plans and progress notes accurately.
• Use music, recreation, and creative activities to support emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Individualize therapy based on patient needs, developmental level, and interests.
• Collaborate with patients to set goals and track progress.
• Maintain a schedule ensuring each patient is seen as required and provide coverage across units as needed.
• Plan special events, maintain therapeutic materials, and ensure organized, safe treatment spaces.
• Work collaboratively with leadership, co-workers, and affiliates while maintaining therapeutic boundaries.

Skills

Clear communication

Maintain professional boundaries

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or Recreational Therapy

Job description

Position: Music or Recreation Integrative Therapist

Status: Full Time and PRN Available

Position Summary:
The Music or Recreation Integrative Therapist provides structured therapeutic interventions using music, recreation, and creative modalities to support patients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social development. This role engages patients in goal-directed activities that promote self-expression, coping skills, social interaction, and overall well-being. Therapists individualize care based on patient needs, diagnoses, developmental levels, and personal interests, collaborating with patients and multidisciplinary teams to set and track goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Integrative Therapies Assessments and document treatment plans and progress notes accurately.

• Use music, recreation, and creative activities to support emotional, social, and cognitive development.

• Individualize therapy based on patient needs, developmental level, and interests.

• Collaborate with patients to set goals and track progress.

• Maintain a schedule ensuring each patient is seen as required and provide coverage across units as needed.

• Plan special events, maintain therapeutic materials, and ensure organized, safe treatment spaces.

• Work collaboratively with leadership, co-workers, and affiliates while maintaining therapeutic boundaries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or Recreational Therapy.

• MT-BC or CTRS certification required, state clinical licensure as applicable.

• BLS and CPI certification (company-provided if needed).

• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain professional boundaries, and work flexibly.

• Knowledge of crisis intervention, DSM-V terminology, and psychiatric/developmental diagnoses preferred.

Northlake Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.