Music Therapist Full Time

At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our mission is to create a welcoming and safe therapeutic environment where our patients feel encouraged and supported as they receive treatment for behavioral health concerns. We support each person with empathy and compassion throughout their treatment journey and empower them to play an active role in their treatment process.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Music Therapist to join our team to plan, direct, and implement music therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan. This position is full-time days with rotating weekends.

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States, operating a network of over 253 facilities with approximately 11,200 beds in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,500 employees, Acadia serves approximately 75,000 patients daily and is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Complete activity assessments through patient observation and patient/family interviews to develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs, skills, interests, and limitations.
• Plan, organize, direct, and implement activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Plan and implement an activities program, including therapeutic leisure skills, leisure education, and leisure awareness.
• Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.
• Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as music, art, or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
• Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that align with patient needs and interests to help achieve treatment goals.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings.
• Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
• Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in recreation in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Music, Art, Dance, etc.); OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.