Music Therapist

Birch Bay Retirement Village; Hulls Cove (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Birch Bay Retirement Village seeks a music therapist to design, coordinate, and implement therapy services across settings within the MDI Health Organization. The role includes independent assessment, treatment planning, and documentation, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Interventions may involve creating, singing, moving to, and listening to music to support residents. Requirements include a degree in music therapy, CBMT certification, and minimum two years in medical or

Qualifications

• Degree in music therapy from a college or university approved by the American Music Therapy Association.
• Current CBMT Certification.
• Meets Criteria for National Roster Internship Director.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and implement music therapy services.
• Provide independent assessment and treatment planning.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and document progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support resident care.
• Assist residents and families as appropriate.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Education

Music therapy degree

CBMT Certification

National Roster Internship Director criteria

Job description

Description

Summary:

Designs, coordinates, and implements music therapy services in all settings within the MDI Health Organization. The role is expected to provide independent assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Indicated treatment plans may include creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music.

Benefits:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

EEO Statement:

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Requirements

Education, Training or Certifications Required:

Degree in music therapy from a college or university approved by the American Music Therapy Association and current board certification. Current CBMT Certification. Meets Criteria for National Roster Internship Director.

Experience Required:

Two or more years experience in medical and/or geriatric services. Familiarity with memory loss care. Experience with clinical supervision and/or internship supervision preferred. Able to provide direct assistance to residents when necessary.

Special Requirements:

Cognitive Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Ability for high performance under stressful situations. Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and follow through

Physical Demands:

Able to sit, sand and walk for an 8 hour shift. Adequate hearing, vision, speech, and manual dexterity. General health must be such as to regularly work scheduled hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care. Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 pounds (assisting residents in and out of chairs, Etc.)

Environment:

Potential for exposure to body fluids & infectious diseases. Potential for exposure to inappropriate resident behavior and verbal abuse. Use of Telephone and VDT. Working in a fast paced sometimes chaotic environment requiring multi-taking and setting of priorities.