Ann Klein Forensic Center

Therapist, Music

Salary $58,817.7 to $85,742

The Department of Health has a career opportunity for qualified candidates for the following position:

Under the direction of a supervisory officer in a state or local institution or agency, assists in the design, overseeing, and implementation of a program of music therapy; does related work as required.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major course of study in music, music therapy or music education.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of professional experience in a Music Therapy Program.

NOTE: A Master's degree in music therapy or creative music therapy or music education with a specialization in music therapy may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Pension

Deferred Compensation

Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement*

Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

13 paid holidays

Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)

Telework*+

Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS: The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates: If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care: If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note: Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume at:

https://njservices.service-now.com/ats_applicant?id=ats_landing_page

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,817.70 - $85,742.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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