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Music Therapist - Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital - $1,000 Sign on Bonus What would you do in this role?Plan, direct and implement activity therapy programs as a component of the patient’s treatment plan. Methodist Health System, the region’s most established not-for-profit provider, has partnered with Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest standalone behavioral health company, to open a new 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This marks Acadia’s first acute psychiatric facility in Iowa, expanding much-needed access to behavioral health services across Southwest Iowa and the Greater Omaha area.  Just minutes from downtown Omaha, Council Bluffs blends small-town charm with city convenience—offering affordable living, great schools, and a strong sense of community—making it an ideal location for this important new facility. Scheduled to open in June 2026, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital will offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT. The facility will play a vital role in addressing the region’s significant behavioral health bed shortage.

Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.</li><li>Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facility patient progress with treatment goals.</li><li>Plan and implement an activities program including but not limited to therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.</li><li>Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well-being.</li><li>Instruct patients in activities and techniques, such are sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.</li><li>Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and helps the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.</li><li>Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games and community outings.</li><li>Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.</li><li>Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.</li><li>Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.</li></ul>OTHER FUNCTIONS: <ul><li>Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">​Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Therapy or related field required.   </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">​Master’s degree preferred.  </li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">​Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility required. </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">​Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred. </li></ul>​ LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or currently in the process of obtaining national certification; OR certified in the area of specialty (Art, Dance, Music, etc.) OR clinical professional licensure (LCPC, LPC, etc.) with certification in expressive therapy area required.</li><li>CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).</li><li>First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             </li></ul>While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. AHGROW #LI-MJEBH

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital

Music Therapist $1000 Sign on Bonus

Behavioral Health

CPR Certification

Childcare

Clinical Competency

Dance

Geriatrics

Healthcare

Hospital

Medical Records

Music

Nonprofit

Outpatient Care

PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor)

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Patient Education

Professional License

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Recreation

Recreational Therapy

Resolve Customer Issues

Sports

Treatment Plan

[AW]-iCims

Under the direction of the vocal music teacher, this individual will accompany school choirs during rehearsals and concerts, assist the director in the leading of section rehearsals and concerts, facilitate the rehearsals of individuals and small ensembles. The accompanist may perform clerical tasks and other related functions to support the curricular and extra-curricular vocal and instrumental music programs of the high school.

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<h5>Accompanist For School Choirs </h5>Under the direction of the vocal music teacher, this individual will accompany school choirs during rehearsals and concerts, assist the director in the leading of section rehearsals and concerts, facilitate the rehearsals of individuals and small ensembles. Specific duties include playing warm-ups, individual voice parts, combined choral parts, and accompaniment parts. The accompanist may perform clerical tasks and other related functions to support the curricular and extra-curricular vocal and instrumental music programs of the high school. Starting Pay: $22.60 Health Benefits eligible Hours: Approximately 35.5 hours weekly, variability when preparing for performances, concerts Some evening and weekends hours for extra-curricular rehearsals and performances (musical, show choir, etc.) Part-time or job share could be considered (2-3 days per week, 17-20 hours)

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