Music Therapist / MT

BrightSpring Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehab Without Walls in Austin, TX is seeking a Music Therapist to apply neurologic principles of music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. You will work with a dynamic team of therapists, benefiting from schedule flexibility and clinical autonomy while delivering evidence-based treatment.

The role involves evaluations, direct therapy, activity planning, and ongoing documentation to support patient progress and outcomes in a rehab setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy is required.
• Current license as Music Therapist or eligibility per state.
• MT-BC certification may be required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and sets measurable objectives with rehabilitation team.
• Delivers direct music therapy treatment for habilitative and rehabilitative goals.
• Plans and organizes music therapy activities aligned to patient needs.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts treatment for maximum outcomes.
• Communicates progress to the treatment team and family as appropriate.
• Collaborates with PT/OT/SLP to support therapy goals.
• Observes, documents, and reports changes to the clinical team.
• Provides training and documents outcomes of therapy interventions.
• Maintains documentation for evaluations, treatment, and billing per regulations.
• Complies with Code of Conduct, HIPAA, and applicable laws.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel to multiple locations

Team collaboration

Neurologic music therapy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Licensed or eligible to practice as Music Therapist

MT-BC certification (CBMT) where required by state

Tools

CBMT MT-BC certification

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Join Rehab Without Walls as a Music Therapist (MT) in Austin, TX. Support clients by applying neurologic principles of music therapy to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Enjoy schedule flexibility & clinical autonomy, while collaborating and co-treating with a dynamic team of therapists. Start making a meaningful impact with your career today!

Responsibilities

• Performs an evaluation, assessing the needs of the person receiving services, and sets measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team
• Administers direct music therapy treatment to provide habilitative and rehabilitative services
• Plans and organizes music therapeutic activities in accordance with patients' needs, capabilities, and interests
• Observes and evaluates patients' reactions to various experiences, adjusts treatment to achieve maximum results
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Consults with and works closely with other disciplines in ways music therapy goals can support patient meeting their Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech goals
• Observes, documents, and reports changes in the condition of the person served to the clinical coordinator, PM/DCM, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate
• Provides training to the person receiving services, and as appropriate, all others involved in that person’s rehabilitation. Analyzes and documents the result of any training
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state, and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy
• Maintains current license as Music Therapist, if required by state of practice
• Maintains state license as Music or Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapy (CBMT), depending on state requirements
• Knowledge of the various appropriate music therapy activities used for the therapeutic treatment of individuals with neurologic disorders
• Previous post graduate work experience as music therapist is preferred
• Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR certification in accordance state regulations
• Has reliable transportation and is able to travel to/from multiple assignments/locations daily

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.