Job Description

Job Title: Music Therapist Reports to: Executive Director Status: Hourly Non-Exempt/Part Time Location: San Diego, California Hours: 16 – 32 hours (2 – 4 days) Hourly Rate: $28 – $32, based on experience Resounding Joy Resounding Joy is a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through the healing power of music therapy. We utilize clinical and evidence-based interventions that support each client’s social, cognitive, emotional, motor, physiologic, physical, and mental health goals. Our board-certified therapists serve people of all ages from premature infants to those receiving end-of-life care in settings that are emotionally and financially accessible. This job description is for a part time music therapist to conduct music therapy and recreational music services in individual and group settings for a variety of populations. Position has potential to grow to full time. Music Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver a mixed caseload of clinic, home, and facility-based contracts.
• Provide direct music therapy services for clients and families, virtually and in-person, individual and in groups.
• Maintain assessment, evaluation, documentation, termination, and report development for clients
• Collaborate with client’s multidisciplinary team as required and necessary (PT’s, OT’s, SLP’s, Activity Directors, Teachers, MD’s, RN’s).
• Exercise good judgment and confidentiality in dealing with staff, clients, and the community
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, one-on-one meetings with supervisor and event-related activities as requested
• Additional tasks/opportunities as assigned

Resounding Joy Populations Served

• Sounds of Legacy Program: Well seniors and older adults with neurodegenerative diagnoses and other conditions of aging, in our Wellness Center, older home facility and/or home setting.
• Sounds of Service Program: Active-duty military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families, in our Wellness Center, VA residential or outpatient facility and/or home setting.
• Sounds of Healing Program: Children with a medical or mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities, and their families in a hospital, school and/or home setting.
• Sounds of Community Program: Community health and wellness

Qualifications

• BA in Music Therapy or Equivalency Degree in Music Therapy required.
• Active Music Therapy Board Certification (MT-BC) required.

Core Competencies

• Musical abilities as outlined by the AMTA Standards of Practice.
• Ability to adapt vocally for individual or large group settings in speech and singing for up to six hours a day.
• Capacity to work with a diverse range of ages, intellectual and physical abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Able to receive and implement feedback.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Requirements

• Reliable transportation to and from appointments.
• Required physical abilities include typing, speaking, sitting, walking, and performing other necessary movements including ability to stand for at least an hour at a time
• Ability to pass background check, fingerprinting, and drug testing.
• Current on all vaccinations or approved medical or religiousexemption. Must be willing to comply with partner testing requirements.
• Ability to safely lift at least 20 lbs. for transporting instruments.

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Send resume, cover letter and work samples to info@resoundingjoyinc.org. No phone calls please. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ncphilanthropy

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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