Job Summary:

The Music Therapist will plan music therapy programs and use music therapy as part of a patient’s rehabilitation process or therapeutic treatment plan.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Applies music to assist with a comprehensive rehabilitation and treatment plan in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, or mental health centers.

· Coordinates with patients’ treatment teams to determine scope of music therapy required in rehabilitation process.

· Assesses each patient’s physical or mental disorders and disabilities.

· Develops music therapy plans based on patients’ physical and/or mental assessments.

· Works with children, adults, and/or elderly patients, both individually and in group settings.

· Observes patients’ reactions and progress through music therapy.

· Prepares reports that document patients’ progress.

· Prepares reports related to patient groups or individual patients.

· Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Proficiency with musical instruments to be used in therapy programs.

· Extensive knowledge of music as a therapy tool.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to customize programs based on a patient’s specific needs and responses.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Therapy required; Master’s degree preferred.

· Three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person