Music Therapist

ViaQuest; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of individualized care is seeking a Music Therapist. This role involves working with clients with developmental disabilities, using music therapy techniques to enhance social, communication, and emotional skills. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant positive impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Undergraduate degree in music therapy required.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation necessary.
• Experience in the field of Disability Support valued.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals in the Disability Community across ages and settings.
• Use music therapy to aid development in various skill areas.
• Manage participation in interdisciplinary team processes independently.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Experience with Medicaid Waiver

Education

Undergraduate degree in music therapy

Job description

A Great Opportunity / $46,000-$50,000.

ViaQuest has partnered with Insights to offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma. Our clients are supported by a team of mental health professionals to provide the best possible care. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve!

Responsibilities may include:

• MT-BC will work primarily with individuals within the Disability Community across ages and settings while actively joining each interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for clinical practice in hospice and assisted living continue to expand for the department as well.
• Grow our private pay group work.
• MT-BC must subscribe to a clinical strengths-based approach, be invested in the team process and demonstrate strong clinical skills and interpersonal communication skills for independent management of IDT participation.
• Music therapy supports can be used to aid development and growth in the following areas: social skills, communication, motor skills, emotional expression, coping skills, attention span, cognitive skills, and other identified need areas.
• Use musical therapy to stimulate and develop attention and is often found to be a significant support for those with more complex needs.
• Use music to influence connectivity in multiple parts of the brain. Rhythm and melody are often used by music therapists to elicit changes in brain function, improving communication between the brain and body.
• Use dedicated therapy treatments to regulate intentional motor movement patterns that consequently can improve communication, body awareness and control, motivating changes in other areas of their patient's life.

Requirements for this position include:

• Minimum of Undergraduate degree in music therapy, MT-BC (or be eligible to sit for exam-with certification prior to start date).
• Therapist must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• A working computer is required, and a tablet is encouraged.
• Experience with the Medicaid Waiver, Neurologic Music Therapy and in the field of Disability Support is highly valued.
• 2 years of music therapy experience preferred.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).

At ViaQuest, we're committed to offering choices in healthcare. Our services include hospice, behavioral and mental health care, and more.

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