Music Therapist

About the role

LittleStar ABA Therapy is seeking a Music Therapist to provide services to families on the Medicaid Waiver and private pay music therapy services in surrounding areas. Services will take place at the West Lafayette therapy center, in the client's home, and community-based facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts music therapy assessment to determine appropriate goals to be listed on the PCIS
• Creates and implements approved treatment plan based on music therapy assessment
• Tracks data per session and reports progress on quarterly reports submitted to the treatment team
• Implements appropriate response to high-risk areas as outlined in each individual’s high-risk plan
• Completes and submits client billing as directed and in a timely manner
• Completes and submits additional paperwork in a timely manner (time clock exception forms, incident reports, temperature tracking forms, etc.)
• Communicates with clients' families regarding services
• Communicates with Waiver Services Director regarding all developments, problems, or concerns as needed and requests feedback
• Attends and participates in team meetings for clients on caseload

Requirements

• Hold a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in music therapy
• Hold MT-BC certification designated by the Certification Board of Music Therapists
• Possess or be able to obtain CPR and First aid certification annually and perform, as necessary
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• A positive team player and energetic professional
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment and creative thinking skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits

$43,000 annual salary
Free health and wellness clinics for eligible staff (with free generic medications)
Three options for medical and two options for dental (50% paid by LittleStar)
Vision (100% paid by LittleStar)
Nine paid holidays
401k with up to 4% company match
Paid travel time and mileage
Recertification cost paid by LittleStar

Pay

$43,000 annual salary

Schedule

Flexible scheduling

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass the initial and updated criminal history, background, and record checks, which includes driving history checks
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, where physical distance cannot be attained as needed