Creative Arts Therapist (Music Therapist)

Responsibilities

• Works with patients, families, and staff to understand the needs of the patient population from a creative therapy perspective.
• Mets individual patients and parents/guardians to explain art therapy program.
• Assesses individual and/or group needs, identifies goals based on assessment, and develops plan as appropriate.
• Participates in developing appropriate documentation standards to reflect art therapy assessments and interventions.
• Documents interventions in patient medical records according to standards developed for art therapy documentation.
• Participates in developing materials to explain and promote the program.
• Participates in designing measures to evaluate effectiveness of the program.
• Obtains and maintains an age-appropriate and safe selection and quantity of art supplies, equipment, and other materials for the program.
• Participates as an active member of support programs to integrate creative therapy programs with other psychosocial services.
• Collaborates with relevant departmental and hospital staff to address patient or systemic problems that arise.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited music therapy program. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience. Experience working with military connected patients exposed to trauma, or similar populations preferred.
• Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to relate to diverse patient populations. Sensitivity to individuals from varied backgrounds and cultures. Competency with age-specific needs from childhood through young adulthood. Strong administrative skills.
• Licenses and Certifications: Keep all certifications current to include Basic Life Support, HIPAA, and any other certifications required by the facility. Maintain Board Certification (MT-BC) through continuing education as required by the certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). Comply with clinical site Substance Abuse Testing Program requirements.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $61,000-$85,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Work Environment

50% of the time will be spent on clinical program activities (on site at the Ocala VA) and 50% of the time working on a Community Arts Connection Pilot project (Largely work from home/telework).

Pay

$61,000 - $85,000 annually

Schedule

Largely work from home/telework