Reports to: Director of Recreation Therapy

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00-4:30. Works beyond regular business hours and on weekends, when necessary.

Supervisory Duties: N/A

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Music Therapist is to provide a strong, well-organized music therapy program to meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of our residents seven (7) days a week taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs. This position will develop programming to stimulate individual interests in meaningful activities and provide a therapeutic environment for all residents.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Provide a therapeutic musical environment for all residents
Develop programming to stimulate individual interests in meaningful activities
Provide a strong, well-organized music therapy program to meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the residents seven (7) days a week taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs
It shall be the responsibility of the music therapist to oversee the planning and implementation of goal oriented group and individual recreation programs in all areas that meet the assessed needs of all residents
Oversees the development of a monthly music therapy schedule for each unit which is based on resident assessed needs and expressed interests
Schedules and coordinates musical therapy throughout the entire facility
Oversees the implementation of specialized music therapy programs for the dementia, young adults, sub-acute Rehab, and other special populations to meet their assessed needs
Additional duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or music
At least 1 year experience in a long term care setting
At least 1 year experience in an activities, or recreation therapy setting

Preferred qualifications:

Music therapy certification
Experience working with a diverse population
New graduates encouraged to apply

Benefits:

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for on-going education and training

Competitive wages and benefits

Paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal time

Contribution toward health insurance, dental and vision

Contribution toward 401K retirement program

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