Music Therapist (part-time)

Georgia Tech

place Atlanta, 30320

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Counseling, Nursing, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Internship, Part-Time, Supervision

local_atm $25 - $25 hourly

About UsGeorgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances. Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu . Job SummaryPerforms a variety of administrative and staff support duties for the music therapy clinic, which provides professional music therapy services for the community while engaging music therapy students. This requires, and a range of clinical, administrative, and musical skills and knowledge are needed. Performs professional music therapy services, individual and groups as needed. Responsibilities Clinical Caseload - 50% - Plan, implement, manage, and maintain active clinical caseload including the contract with the Baldwin County school system, and the private pay Conduct initial music therapy assessments for referrals - Assess and facilitate individual and group sessions with client-centered, measurable goals, and process with student observers - Schedule and facilitate or participate in meetings when applicable to discuss clinical goals and progress - Maintain standard data-gathering techniques during all phases of clinical processing including assessment, therapy and evaluation - Adhere to established clinical documentation standards in a timely fashion clients. - Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc. including requirements for board certification and licensure, as appropriate - Adhere to AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice and Code of Ethics - Engage in on-going clinical supervision and continuing education opportunities consistent with professional standards Administration - 20% - Maintain clinic inventory of equipment and supplies - Purchase supplies as needed. - Develop and maintain contracts with relevant facilities and individuals each year - Coordinate & communicate with clients and their caregivers, team members, etc. to schedule sessions. - Work with GCSU faculty to schedule student observations. - Create and upload social media posts Performances - 25% - Coordinate and direct bi-annual music therapy performances/presentations in the local system that include K-12 students with disabilities and music therapy students Other - 5% - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Other Required Qualifications Bachelor of Music Therapy or related area; CBMT Certification or equivalent certification AND at least three years of related experience. Board Certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) and Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT) in Georgia, required within 3 months of employment Preferred QualificationsExperience working with children and adolescents. Proposed Salary$25.00 / hour USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at . 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