Music Therapist

Voices Together is a nonprofit organization that empowers children, teens, and adults with diverse needs through its innovative Voices Music Therapy (VMT™) model. Our innovative, research-based approach empowers individuals to build meaningful communication, strengthen social-emotional growth, and develop self-advocacy, fostering greater independence and well-being. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Uses music to help patients/clients improve their emotional and mental well-being through while also assessing and documenting progress. Utilizes our specialized VMT model to increase communication, social/emotional learning, and self-advocacy for individuals wide a wide range of complex needs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Plan, organize, direct, and assess clinical and evidence-based music therapy interventions to positive influence individuals’ physical, psychological, cognitive, and/or behavioral status 

Provide weekly specialized individual and group music therapy sessions 

Build and maintain strong therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and teachers 

Develop therapeutic goals through assessment and evaluation 

Maintain documentation that accurately reflects client outcomes through completed professional reports 

Submitting client documentation in a timely manner according to organizational policies 

Participate in team and staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and Voices Together events 

Attend regularly scheduled Music Therapy supervision with Regional Clinical Supervisor 

Performs other related duties as assigned 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (required) 

Master’s degree or equivalent experience (preferred) 

Must be a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) 

Experience in basic counseling/verbal processing skills 

Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

Three (3) or more years of experience working with in mental health settings 

Experience building strong therapeutic relationships with clients 

Knowledge of the assessment process and progress notes 

Demonstrated commitment to meeting high clinical standards in a professional setting, including: leading group sessions, self-accompaniment on piano/guitar, songwriting, developing curriculum, showing initiative/innovation, exhibiting leadership skills/problem solving skills 

Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills 

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds at times