Music Therapist (715340)

Minimum Qualifications:

Music therapists must have a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from one of AMTA's 72 approved colleges and universities, including 1200 hours of clinical training. Music therapists must hold the MT-BC credential, issued through the Certification Board for Music Therapists, which protects the public by ensuring competent practice and requiring continuing education. Must possess a Current American Music Therapy Certificate.

Role Description:

Work with older adults to lessen the effects of dementia;

Work with children and adults to reduce asthma episodes;

Work with hospitalized patients to reduce pain;

Work with children who have autism to improve communication capabilities;

Work with premature infants to improve sleep patterns and increase weight gain;

Work with people who have Parkinson's disease to improve motor function.

Complete assessment and formulate treatment goals and objectives based on:

a. Emotional well-being;

b. Physical health;

c. Social functioning;

d. Communication abilities;

e. Cognitive skills through musical responses;

f. Recommendations of the type(s) of therapeutic approaches to be used within the resident's care plan;

g. Observations and written/verbal reports obtained from SMRC staff relating to the resident.

Design music sessions for individuals and/or groups based on client needs using:

a. Music improvisation;

b. Receptive music listening;

c. Song writing;

d. Lyric discussion;

e. Music and imagery;

f. Music performance;

g. Learning through music;

h. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning;

i. Ongoing evaluation;

j. Follow up.

Any additional duties as associated with Music Therapy and music therapy training.

About Us:

TulaRay partners with clients to create staffing solutions that meet unique organizational needs. Our services are designed to reduce administrative burdens, protect your brand, and improve assignment time-to-fill. We believe that mutually successful client relationships are built on lasting quality and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to high-quality emergency management & healthcare personnel, while ensuring that our clients are taken care of with personalized attention. TulaRay manages total compliance and respectfully supports hundreds of professionals and patient-centered programs.

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