Music Therapy Specialist for Trauma-Informed Youth Care

Cunningham-Children; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana, IL seeks a Special Therapies Specialist to guide youth in residential care using music and other modalities within a trauma-informed care framework. You will lead sessions, collaborate with clinical teams, and help youth grow emotionally.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in music therapy, licensure as an MT-BC or eligibility within 3 months, CPR/First Aid, and IL driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and music therapy practicing models.
• Ability to facilitate group therapy and engage youth through creative interventions.
• Strong documentation and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience managing behavioral challenges with care and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group therapeutic sessions using music and other modalities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to inform holistic care.
• Maintain safe environments and thorough documentation per agency policies.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Music therapy

Group therapy

DSM-5 diagnoses

Documentation

Clinical decision-making

Behavioral management

Engage youth

Education

Bachelor's degree in music therapy

Job description

Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana, IL seeks a Special Therapies Specialist to guide youth in residential care using music and other modalities within a trauma-informed care framework. You will lead sessions, collaborate with clinical teams, and help youth grow emotionally.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in music therapy, licensure as an MT-BC or eligibility within 3 months, CPR/First Aid, and IL driver's license.