Music Therapist

Job Description

POSITION

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) - Full Time

POSITION PURPOSE

The Music Therapist will provide services for The Therapy Center of PASCO. Sessions will take place at our Greenwood Village and/or Lakewood offices and may also take place via telehealth. The Music Therapist will be responsible for providing music therapy treatment services in a professional and qualified manner. The Music Therapist shall be responsible for maintaining all required certification, education, and supervision required by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). This position reports to the Therapy Center Manager.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group music therapy to clients.
• Schedules client assessments and music therapy sessions.
• Evaluates client capabilities and develops a treatment plan of music interventions adapted to the needs, interests, abilities and medical history of clients.
• Plans and implements appropriate, evidence-based music therapy interventions for helping clients meet interventions for helping clients meet individual goals and objectives
• Establishes therapeutic goals for individuals and plans programs to meet these goals.
• Evaluates client progress toward established goals annually/biannually.
• Maintains clinical notes and records.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to support client’s goals inside and outside of music therapy sessions.
• Facilitates music therapy groups for clients and their families.
• Complies with all State and agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Compensation

• Bachelor’s Level - $20.60 per hour (approximately $42,848 per year)
• Master’s Level - $22.90 per hour (approximately $45,800 per year)
• Therapist will work 40 hours per week.
• Therapist will accept all new clients until average reaches weekly clinical hour expectation, an average of 21 client session hours/week. (subject to change).
  
  

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Music Therapy.
• Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) designation.
• One (1) year experience providing therapeutic music services to children.
• Active driver’s license.
• Evening availability.
• Experience working with clients with terminal or chronic illnesses and/or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to write reports identifying patient goals, outcomes and interventions.
  
  

Strengths & Skills

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to write reports identifying client goals, outcomes and interventions.
• Strong organizational skills to balance productivity needs and required paperwork.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow relevant office procedures surrounding HIPAA.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet the physical demands of working with clients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
• Ability to move and position self to provide music therapy to all clients including clients on the ground or in bed, and clients using wheelchairs.
• Ability to transport, move, and position objects up to 25lbs, including instruments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  
  

ENVIRONMENT

Sessions will take place at our offices or via telehealth. This position will have days at both the Greenwood Village office and the Lakewood PASCO office. The employee must have a reliable method of transportation to get to both offices.

OFFICE LOCATION

7400 E. Orchard Rd, Suite 2700N, Greenwood Village CO 80111

3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite #225, Lakewood CO 80235

SCHEDULE

The employee will be expected to maintain a consistent schedule with evenings working until 7:00 pm, Monday-Friday. The exact start and end times will be determined by the Clinical Director and are subject to change.