Job Description / Summary
Residential Services Incorporated (RSI) seeks a Music Therapist to provide evidence-based music therapy interventions to support individual patient needs.
Residential Services Incorporated (RSI) was founded upon the belief that the highest level of quality services can be achieved by treating each individual with respect, recognition of personal dignity, and acceptance of all persons as a vital part of society.
The values of RSI incorporate both the unlimited potential and personal responsibility individuals have to be involved in life decisions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide evidence-based music therapy interventions
- Coordinates operations of music therapy program
- Delivers music therapy to patients, families, and staff
- Responds to music therapy referrals for appropriate one-on-one or group interactions
- Monitors patients' responses to music therapy and provides appropriate music therapy interventions according to patients' needs,
values, and desires.
- Coordinates and collaborates with patient care team to provide sound and ethical care to individuals and groups
- Ensures a safe environment for patients and patient's families by adhering to hospital safety protocol
- Provides education to clinical staff regarding music therapy and the effects on patient recovery and well-being
- Maintains any records necessary for the evaluation of service and ensures that music therapy documentation/records are clear,
accurate, and comply with legal requirements
- Manages and reports data to direct supervisor, Music Committee, and Eskenazi administration as requested/required.
- Informs and facilitates patient participation in other hospital music events
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- Completion of an approved music therapy program
- Holds and maintains MT-BC licensure
- Continuing education to maintain certification
- Preferred prior experience as a music therapist
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to use appropriate instruments and electronic devices to perform job duties
- Excellent verbal, written, and age-appropriate communication skills
- Courteous interpersonal skills
