Part-Time Music Therapist
Mission Statement:
To provide research-based, data-driven, high-quality music therapy services at a reasonable price to clients requesting individual or group therapy, within the comfort of their homes, residential facilities, or agreed-upon locations in the Greater Southwest Michigan Area.
Job Summary:
The part time music therapist will provide clinical music therapy services to groups and individuals as needed across Edge Water Therapy service areas. Edge Water Therapy service areas at the time of this letter include various locations in: Kalamazoo County, Calhoun County, Van Buren County, Branch County, Berrien County, and Allegan Country. These services will include the development and utilization of music therapy interventions, treatment plan, documentation, quantitative progress monitoring, and evaluation. The provision of services will require an insured and registered vehicle and valid driver’s license in order to drive to and from client homes and facilities.
The part time music therapist caseload will begin with clients available for service at the time of hire, and grow over time. The growth of the part time music therapist’s caseload may potentially become a full time position depending upon the availability of clients as well as any determinations made between the part time music therapist and their supervisor.
The part time music therapist will provide clinical music therapy services to a wide range of individuals and groups with a wide range of diagnoses and needs. All referrals to the part time music therapist will be received from the Edge Water Therapy Director. Referrals are administered to the part time music therapist based upon availability, experience, and the location of services.
The part time music therapist will also take part in an administrative role in the Edge Water Therapy practice, including committees and/or the management of practice administration as needed. These activities may potentially include the management of professional development, referrals, community outreach, and contract or area management among others.
Responsibilities:
Provide evidence based clinical music therapy services to clients in their homes and/or other specified facilities
Create, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment plans in writing for individuals and groups
Provide documentation and progress monitoring of music therapy sessions
Provide correspondence through phone calls, emails, or texts to client families and administration and/or staff with associated facilities.
Provide support to the treatment plans of other health professionals and organizations associated with Edge Water Music Therapy clients
Maintain a caseload calendar provided by Edge Water Music Therapy for planning and organizing purposes
Maintain an administrative role in the practice based upon the needs and growth of the practice, including serving on committees.
Continue professional development and training, as directed by Edge Water Music Therapy, to maintain clinical efficacy
Maintain and possess a current music therapy board certification (MT-BC) from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and the Michigan Mental Health Code confidentiality laws
Maintain compliance with any additional training/meetings, as directed by Edge Water Music Therapy, for requirements mandated by outside funding sources for music therapy services
Provide one’s own transportation to and from client therapy sessions and/or meetings, with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy
Minimum of a MT-BC certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
Maturity and judgment to work with materials of a confidential nature
Willingness to work with various individuals, families, and organizations
The ability and willingness to work independently as well as with a team
Reliable transportation
Valid driver’s license
Benefits:
-401k with employer contribution
-Sick Pay
-Flexible scheduling
-Professional development funding
-Paid drive time
-Paid training
-Paid time for work on administrative roles
-Bring your own device stipend
Pay:
-Therapy pay: $30.50/hr
-Training pay: $10.56/hr
-Administrative pay: $15/hr
-Paid drive time between work sites
Qualifications:
-Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music therapy
-Valid MT-BC certification
-Willingness to work with various individuals, groups, and families
-Strong organizational skills -The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
-Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
EEO Statement
Edge Water Music Therapy is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates and as such, openly supports and fully commits to the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
To service all populations requesting therapy services, diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.
Social Media:
Website
https://www.edgewatertherapy.com/
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We look forward to having another music therapist join our practice to make a positive impact within our communities!
Dawn Thompson, Human Resources Director
Phone: (269) 329-0730
Email: dawnt@edgewatermt.com