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.

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