Music Therapist

Mediabistro
Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Full-time

Mentor Community Services ,

a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Music Therapist

Merrillville, IN

Full time - flexible schedule

As 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.

Essential Job Functions

Provides written documentation of services and submits documentation in timely fashion

Maintains prescribed level of productivity

Interacts professionally with consumers, parents, school staff and other providers

Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations

Familiarize self with Medicaid / insurance regulations

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings as necessary

Maintain working knowledge of functioning / maintenance / safety procedures pertaining to department equipment such as tools, audio visuals and musical instruments

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy OR Completion of an approved Music Therapy Equivalency Program

Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC)

6 months of experience working in the area of Music Therapy

Training Requirements During Employment : Must completed all assigned training, including successfully completing the IFSSA / DDARS waiver training module.

Specific Requirements :

Must be at least 18 years of age per state requirements.

Must have CPR and First Aid certifications

Be free from communicable diseases as evidenced by an annual negative TB test or unremarkable chest x-ray.

Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with clients, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public.

Must be willing to accept supervision and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

As an equal opportunity employer, 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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