Music Therapist

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• Music Therapist (Board Certified) REPORTS TO :           Music Therapy Manager DEPARTMENT :          Music Therapy STATUS :                   Exempt, Full Time             LOCATION :               Minneapolis, On-Site; Travel 75% Within Twin Cities Metro COMPENSATION :       New Grads starting at $50,000 / annual; Benefit Eligible                                      Experienced (3+ years) starting at $62,500 / annual; Benefit Eligible   JOB SUMMARY The Music Therapist provides high quality music therapy services to a wide range of clients in group and 1 : 1 settings.  The Music Therapist also provides services in long-term care settings throughout the Twin Cities Metro area for MacPhail Center for Music’s ‘Music for Life’ program.
• In addition to providing direct services to clients, the Music Therapist also provides client assessments, session documentation, and other required administrative tasks.
• The Music Therapist works collaboratively with clients, care givers, and other providers to achieve individualized goals.
• RESPONSIBILITES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Therapeutic Services Provide high quality therapeutic services, music therapy interventions, assessments, treatment planning, and documentation and in both individual and group settings for clients Adapt music therapy resources, materials and music therapy interventions to the specific needs of the client or group participants, as needed Foster an inclusive, client-centered learning environment through the establishment of good rapport with clients, families, and partnerships Communicate and encourage open discussion with clients, families, and partnerships regarding client’s progress, future development planning, scheduling, and all other related administrative policies Administrative Complete all regulatory and required documentation of services provided Community & Culture Building Support outreach and communication efforts to help raise awareness, engage new participants, and connect the work of the department to the broader community Model curiosity, openness, and professionalism in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues QUALIFICATIONS Education Board Certification in Music Therapy, required Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy, required Master’s Degree in Music Therapy, preferred Neurologic Music Therapy Certification, preferred Experience Experience working with diverse populations, required Ability to teach beginner level piano, guitar, and voice, required 2-4 years of clinical experience in Music Therapy, preferred Experience providing services in group settings, preferred Experience developing curriculum, preferred Skills & Abilities Strong communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to work in self-directed work environments Demonstrated cultural competency skills Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching Powered by JazzHR