Music Therapist ( MT-BC) Voices Together - 3.7 Chapel Hill, NC Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $52,000 a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Individual therapy Master's degree Bachelor's degree Problem-solving Organizational skills Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Voices Together is a nonprofit organization that empowers children, teens, and adults with diverse needs through its innovative Voices Music Therapy (VMT™) model. Our innovative, research-based approach empowers individuals to build meaningful communication, strengthen social-emotional growth, and develop self-advocacy, fostering greater independence and well-being.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Uses music to help patients/clients improve their emotional and mental well-being through while also assessing and documenting progress. Utilizes our specialized VMT model to increase communication, social/emotional learning, and self-advocacy for individuals wide a wide range of complex needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, organize, direct, and assess clinical and evidence-based music therapy interventions to positive influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, and/or behavioral status Provide weekly specialized individual and group music therapy sessions Build and maintain strong therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and teachers Develop therapeutic goals through assessment and evaluation Maintain documentation that accurately reflects client outcomes through completed professional reports Submitting client documentation in a timely manner according to organizational policies Participate in team and staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and Voices Together events Attend regularly scheduled Music Therapy supervision with Regional Clinical Supervisor Performs other related duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy (required) Master's degree or equivalent experience (preferred) Must be a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) Experience in basic counseling/verbal processing skills Valid Driver's License, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Three (3) or more years of experience working with in mental health settings Experience building strong therapeutic relationships with clients Knowledge of the assessment process and progress notes Demonstrated commitment to meeting high clinical standards in a professional setting, including: leading group sessions, self-accompaniment on piano/guitar, songwriting, developing curriculum, showing initiative/innovation, exhibiting leadership skills/problem solving skills Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds at times