Music Therapist

TANAGER PLACE•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Music therapist will provide direct services to youth and families by using music as a tool to help them attain and maintain their maximum levels of functioning and mental well-being. Program planning and services will be designed to reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, provide normalization, promote social interaction, and cultivate resilience in a safe environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in music therapy
At least one (1) year previous work experience as a music therapist
Proficient with playing guitar, piano, drums and other instruments
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Certified with Certification Board for Music Therapists

Responsibilities

Provide music assessment, treatment and discharge in accordance with ethical standards
Design musical interventions based on therapeutic goals to improve clients' psychological, emotional and social health
Provide music therapy sessions individually and in a group setting
Monitor clients during music interventions and measure the effectiveness of sessions
Maintain musical instruments
Comply with all applicable safety and health regulatory requirements
Participate in individual and team meetings focused on administrative, clinical and program development
Develop clinical conceptualization for collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Provide clinical knowledge including the ability to adjust therapeutic style and interventions conducive to the development and maintenance of a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and supports
Be cognizant and respectful of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients/family
Ensure a sound theoretical base and the ability to conceptualize and implement effective treatment for clients
Maintain professional boundaries with clients, families, supports, school and other Agency team members
Perform additional assignments as directed