What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Therapist position at Music Speaks, LLC?
Company - Music Speaks, LLC
Location - Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding area.
Music Speaks works to balance the needs of under-served rural clients with fair driving distances for our therapists.
Populations - This position will work in both 1:1 and small group settings with adults in memory care, hospice care clients with a variety of diagnoses, and children with ID/DD diagnoses. This position also includes a full day with children in a hospital setting.
Hours/Benefits - This is a full-time, salaried position; Music Speaks defines full-time as a 40 hour work week including an average of 20-23 sessions per week and office time, with opportunity for flexibility in the schedule.
- Access to a 47 credit CMTE focused on the therapeutic process and functionality of music element manipulation, as well as other free CMTEs and training opportunities
- Work with a caseload under an established company, with a flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health, vision, and dental insurance for all full-time employees. Health Savings Account option
- Retirement plan with company match
- Short-term Disability, Hospital Confinement, and Life Insurance
- Clinical supervision including session observations, individual and small group discussions
- Peer mentor program
- CBMT consulting (if needed)
- Connection to and support of a team of music therapists
- Documentation system created by music therapists, for music therapists
Job Requirements -
- Must have Board Certification (MT-BC) from the Certification Board of Music Therapy (CBMT) before working in the field.
Job Description -
Therapeutic Mindset:
- Regularly meet with a group of music therapists with a variety of clinical backgrounds to brainstorm creative and proactive strategies to strengthen client partnerships.
- Benefit from frequent 1:1 connections with supervisors to receive feedback and work on critical thinking skills.
Quality:
- Individualized and group supervision allows for continuous, active practice and growth of clinical skills.
- Use documentation that was created specifically for music therapy. Data collected informs future development and research.
Passion:
- Create a seat at the table with our partners to make music therapy advocacy more individualized and effective.
- Work alongside multiple disciplines while having the support from an entire team of music therapists to identify individual strengths and exercise therapeutic approaches.
Communication:
- Schedules are flexible with client alignment and allow fluctuation for both client and therapist needs.
- We value asking questions and learning from each situation, not knowing every answer.
- Actively advocate for quality music therapy services and professionalism of the field, every session, every communication, every day.
- Music Speaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.