Music Therapist

Overview

The music therapist in this position will provide individual, dyad, and group music therapy, while participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning by developing a music therapy treatment plan and collaborating with students' treatment teams. Group/individual supervision, clinical observation, professional development, and responsibilities held in conjunction with special events and agency-wide processes are integrated within the position.

Responsibilities

• Observes, assesses, and places students in appropriate delivery of service
• Provides individual, dyad, and group music therapy
• Develops expressive therapy treatment plans
• Documents in students' files according to requirements of regulatory agencies
• Collaborates with treatment team as necessary via email, meetings, consultation
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Provides in-service training to team members as appropriate, and in conjunction with expressive therapy team and/or clinical teams
• Actively participates in supervision for the music therapist
• Maintains licensure according to state and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Training:
• Candidates will have a baseline of bachelors in Music Therapy from AMTA approved program with additional Master's degree from AMTA approved program preferred (Master of Music Therapy (MMT) and/or Master of Arts in Music Therapy (M.A.))
• Licensing:
• Candidates with proof of scheduled exam will receive consideration but board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) will receive preference
• Proof of application for licensed professional music therapy licensure (LPMT) in Illinois within 1-week of hire
• Strong clinical musicianship, strengths-based theoretical framework
• Communicates effectively with other professionals/students/families
• Strong clinical musicianship and strengths-based theoretical framework
• Ability to work independently at multiple sites within the agency
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals/students/families

Posted Salary Range

USD $30,000.00 - USD $33,750.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.