Music Therapist

Cardinal Services, Inc. of Indiana; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Part time

Job summary

Cardinal Services, Inc. of Indiana seeks a Music Therapist to provide comprehensive services in facility-based and home-based settings, including group and individual sessions.

You will assess needs, plan, implement, and evaluate therapy to meet goals, while adhering to AMTA ethics and maintaining thorough documentation. Responsibilities include developing programs based on PCISP, collaborating with families and staff, and ensuring proper billing and supplies management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy is required.
• CBMT certification required; six months to hire is possible.
• Experience with Medicaid Waiver services in Indiana preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized music therapy programs based on PCISP.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals, families, and staff.
• Attend case conferences, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
• Abide by AMTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Plan and lead goal-oriented music therapy sessions that are developmentally appropriate.
• Facilitate active participation, offering choices and encouraging skills usage.
• Evaluate and document progress, maintaining thorough records.
• Utilize the billing system for service billing and documenting progress notes.
• Inventory and maintain supplies, equipment, and instruments for sessions.

Skills

Client assessment

Program development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

CBMT Certification

Job description

Position Type: Contracted Position, Flexible Schedule

Position Pay: $25 hr.

We are seeking a Music Therapist to join our team and provide comprehensive music therapy services to individuals in both facility-based and home-based settings, as well as in group and individual sessions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing the needs of individuals, planning, implementing, and evaluating music therapy services to meet those needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized music therapy programs based on each person's Person-Centered Individual Service Plan (PCISP).
• Foster positive relationships with individuals, families, and staff.
• Attend case conferences, staff meetings, and professional development activities as required.
• Abide by the most current American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Plan and lead goal-oriented music therapy sessions that are developmentally appropriate.
• Facilitate active participation in music therapy sessions, offering choices and encouraging individuals to use their existing skills.
• Evaluate and document the progress of individuals served, maintaining thorough records.
• Utilize the billing system for service billing and documenting progress notes.
• Inventory and maintain supplies, equipment, and instruments necessary for music therapy sessions.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy or a related field.
• Certification from the Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) is required. Certification may be obtained within six months of hire.
• Prior experience working with a provider of Medicaid Waiver services in Indiana is preferred.
• Willingness to work after normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, if necessary.
• Knowledge and skills in mental illness symptomatology, appropriate music therapy interventions, and rehabilitation/habilitative principles.
• Must be of unquestionable character, as determined by driving records, police checks, drug screenings, and personal references.

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