Music Therapist Job at The MENTOR Network in Fort Wayne

Music Therapist

As a Music Therapist you will be responsible for setting goals on an individual basis and selecting specific activities and exercises to assist in consumer progress. Objectives may include development of communication, cognitive, motor, emotional and social skills. Some techniques utilized to achieve this goal are singing, listening, instrumental music composition, creative movement, guided imagery and other methods as appropriate.

Indiana Mentor / Bridges of Indiana by Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

Responsibilities :

• Provide written documentation of services and submit documentation in timely fashion, and maintain a prescribed level of productivity
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times, especially communicating, engaging and interacting with individuals, parents, staff and providers
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public
• Ability and willingness to accept supervision, feedback from leadership, and an innate ability to work harmoniously with others
• Keeping up to date on the latest trends in therapeutic interventions, and treatments as well as technology, literature, practices, and regulations
• A strong understanding and familiarity with Medicaid and various insurance regulations in regards to therapy
• Play a key role in the therapeutic team, and actively participate in team meetings on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Learn and maintain a strong knowledge base around the function and maintenance of tools, audio visuals and musical instruments
• Learn and maintain a strong knowledge base around the various safety procedures needed within the department pertaining to tools, audio visuals and musical instruments

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Benefits :

Sevita is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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