Woodbury Heights is seeking a Music Therapist to join our dynamic recreation team! This role is ideal for a compassionate, creative professional who is passionate about enhancing quality of life through structured and meaningful music therapy programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Develop and implement group and individual recreational activities tailored to residents’ needs, interests, and cognitive levels
- Facilitate leisure, educational, theme-based, and cognitively stimulating activities
- Assess and evaluate residents’ participation and progress
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with Department of Health regulations
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support resident goals
- Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive therapeutic environment
- Knowledge of SigmaCare EMR is a plus
- Will be required to complete initial assessments, as well as maintain care plans, progress notes on a quarterly basis and, upon a significant change, complete the Recreation section of the MDS, or assigned by the Director of Therapeutic Recreation; will complete documentation in a timely, accurate manner per facility policy if given such.
- May be required to escort residents on community outings.
- Maintain knowledge of governmental, accreditation, professional and facility standards, regulations and practices.
- Maintain knowledge of current TR trends, techniques, methods, issues and professional legal standards through attending professional conferences and participating in opportunities for continuing education.
- Demonstrate commitment to advancing the use of TR Services in order to ensure quality and protection and to promote the rights of persons receiving services.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience working with behavioral health or neuro populations preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Creativity, flexibility, and ability to motivate residents
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and a team player.
Schedule: Five days a week, rotating weekends. 9am to 5pm.
Benefits: 1199 SEIU
Woodbury Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
