Community Based Music Therapist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Reports to the Manager of Creative Therapies. Plans, organizes and directs Music Therapy activities as part of mental and physical health care treatment of youth within our programs to include residential treatment, foster care, transitional living, therapeutic school and workforce development and community wellness. Effectively utilizes verbal and written communication skills. Provides supervision and guidance to Music Therapy Interns through the National Roster Internship Program in conjunction with the Director of the Music Therapy Internship Program. Lawrence Hall fosters a culture built upon four core values : Respect, Empowerment, Safety, and Teamwork. These values are deeply embedded within our organization's philosophy of trauma-informed care and directly influence every position. Must be able to effectively use both verbal and physical intervention skills with individuals six (6) through twenty-one (24) years of age. Physical intervention skills require the ability to kneel and return to standing without assistance. Requires flexibility to adjust work schedule according to the needs of the program.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Completes individual assessment of youth within 5 days of admission utilizing established departmental assessment procedures

Maintains involvement in departmental planning from a comprehensive as well as specific program planning perspective, participating in needs assessments, team meetings and department meetings

Implements specific programs, special events and other activities as generally designed in specific program description

Evaluates specific programs as established by departmental procedure

Completes formal documentation as established by departmental procedure

Requires knowledge of typical child and adolescent development and an understanding of trauma exposure and traumatic stress signs and symptoms.

Practice will include using strategies that support healing, recovery, and that resist re-traumatization

Engage caregivers, parents, family members and others by sharing strengths and challenges experienced by program participants

Maintains membership in professional organizations and keeps current credentials in appropriate / relevant discipline and maintains professional organizational involvement

Establishes and maintains professional relationships with youth and responds to problem behaviors with methods established by departmental and agency policies

Uses active and reflective listening skills and affirmations to demonstrate respect and empathy, avoiding negative and derogatory labels that foster disrespect

Understand that behaviors, responses, attitudes, and emotions are a collection of survival skills often developed in response to traumatic experiences

Maintain confidentiality of employees, volunteers, and program participants to provide a safe environment

Attend at least two trainings related to being trauma informed in a twelve month period

Willingness to serve as Supervising Music Therapist for National Roster Internship when eligible

Ability to work effectively with program participants and family members, employees and vendors in a culturally diverse environment to support healing and recovery

Participates in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement activities as assigned

Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Use of abdominal and lower back muscles continuously over time to support others

Ability to pass TCI (with restraints) certification and physically restrain youth when necessary

Ability to stand from kneeling position without assistance

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Eligible for MT-BC and credentialed within 60 days of hire

Maintains membership with the American Music Therapy Association

Knowledge of childhood trauma and prior experience working in settings with youth and families that have been exposed to trauma or experiencing traumatic stress preferred

Knowledge of youth development, adolescent issues, positive youth development / strength based approach preferred

Personal vehicle or access to vehicle and proof of insurance

Valid IL, IN or WI Driver's license

No history of child abuse or neglect

Ability to pass background and drug screen

Highlighted Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) : All employees start with an average of 17-25 days of PTO, plus 9 paid holidays.

Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Fitness / Wellness Reimbursement : Gym membership reimbursement of up to $20 per month to promote overall health and wellness.

Retirement Savings : 401(k) with a 100% match on contributions up to 3% after one year of service.

Supplemental Insurance : Includes AD&D, critical illness, accident insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Life Insurance : Full-time employees receive term life insurance coverage equal to twice their salary at no additional cost.

Employee Referral Program : Earn up to $1,500 for referring successful candidates.

Parking & Transit Commuter Benefits : Use pre-tax dollars to cover transit costs.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the necessary skills and abilities. Lawrence Hall encourages you to apply even if you do not have experience in all areas of essential functions. We look forward to your application.

This position meets the FLSA requirements for

Exempt

• Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be all-inclusive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

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