What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Recreation Music Therapist (TRD) Per Diem position at Mozaic Senior Life?
SUMMARY: Perform diversified duties to organize and conduct therapeutic recreation activities.
Reports To: Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation
Titles Supervised: N/A
Schedule: Per Diem - Therapeutic Recreation Music Therapist (TRD)
Essential Responsibilities
Education: Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy
Experience: No experience necessary
Licensure: Valid driver's license. CT state Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; Ability to read and communicate effectively; Ability to utilize various software packages to carry out position responsibilities.
Reports To: Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation
Titles Supervised: N/A
Schedule: Per Diem - Therapeutic Recreation Music Therapist (TRD)
Essential Responsibilities
- Organize and carryout appropriate group activities and one-to-one sessions to enhance sensory motor, cognitive and psychosocial skills.
- Complete documentation of resident/patient assessment, progress notes, attendance MED A documentation, and discharge summaries in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Input MDS/care plan data and attend RCP meetings.
- Transport resident to and from scheduled activity area. Prepare activity area.
- Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies and notify Coordinator of needs.
- Drive JHE vehicles as required for outings; attend and participate in a variety of staff meetings. Maintain regular attendance.
- The Music Therapist/TRD will exhibit leadership qualities, mentor residents, and engage them when participating in recreation programs. The Music Therapist/TRD will mentor Music Therapy interns.
- The Music Therapist/TRD will demonstrate the ability to facilitate group process and will also be able to manage the interpersonal needs of the residents.
- The Music Therapist/TRD will demonstrate the ability to assess and document the needs and progress of the residents.
- The Music Therapist/TRD will participate on Resident community outings as required, demonstrating Resident safety.
- The Music Therapist/TRD will maintain necessary credentials to provide Music Therapy to the Residents/Patients.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelors Degree in Music Therapy
Experience: No experience necessary
Licensure: Valid driver's license. CT state Therapeutic Recreation Director (TRD) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist® (CTRS) Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; Ability to read and communicate effectively; Ability to utilize various software packages to carry out position responsibilities.