Music Therapist - Board Certified (P/T & F/T positions)

PT 8-29 hours per week / FT 40 Hours per week
Spectra Support Services, LLC is offering both full-time and part-time positions with flexible work hours to accommodate a variety of schedules. Join our team and make a meaningful impact while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and development.

Music Therapist-Board Certified provides mental health services to children, adults, and their families through:

• Implementation of the agency's mission.
• Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy services.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate music therapy treatment programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of therapeutic individual and group activities.
• Provides therapy through HIPAA compliant tele-health platform when deemed necessary by agency and/or based on needs of participants.
• Creates opportunities for participants to achieve their mental health wellness goals.
• Provides crisis intervention as necessary to support participants. Uses the least restrictive emergency procedure when necessary to protect participants from injuring self or others. Follows intervention policies and regulations. State unusual incident standards are understood and followed.
• Ensures all documents and participants' records are accurate and submitted timely as per agency policy and procedures and regulatory agencies.
• Consults/collaborates with other professionals providing services to participants.
• Refers participants to specialized mental health providers when deemed necessary.
• Participates in agency-wide training programs and in-services and external training as assigned.
• Participates in clinical supervision with a licensed clinical mental health supervisor (e.g., LPC, LCSW).
• Participates as a member of quality management committees, as requested.
• Adheres to American Music Therapy Association code of ethics.
• Positively and professionally represents Spectra at appropriate venues.
• Maintains certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists

Qualifications:

Must hold a certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Applicants who hold or are pursuing a clinical mental health license are eligible to receive clinical supervision for work hours under a licensed staff. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the treatment of people who have intellectual disabilities and Autism. Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working with adults. Must be willing to participate in crisis management training, behavioral support training, learn safety techniques, and use safety techniques to manage challenging behaviors such as verbal and physical aggression. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently as well in a team environment and follow through with projects. Computer proficiency including ability to work with email and electronic medical record software required.

Professional Development Opportunities
Since 2012, Spectra Support Services, LLC has offered comprehensive employment opportunities to emerging behavioral health professionals, while remaining mission-focused on providing their community with accessible, affordable, and high-quality music therapy services.

Currently, our agency welcomes the chance to consider music therapists who are seeking opportunities to advance their clinical skills in behavioral health. Ideal candidates for this position include individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and/or are actively earning a master's degree in a behavioral health fields such as social work, counseling, psychology, or creative arts therapy (e.g., music, art, drama, dance/movement).

Professional development opportunities include some of the following:

• Receiving supervision from a licensed behavioral health professional (e.g., LCSW, LPC).
• Receiving advanced clinical training in integrating music therapy into behavioral support interventions

Benefits Offered to Full-Time Employees:

Following 30 days of employment, with employer contributing 50% toward employee-only bi-weekly premium:

1. Medical benefits, with employer contributing 50% toward employee’s bi-weekly premium

2. Ancillary Benefits of Dental and Vision, with employer contributing 50% toward employee’s bi-weekly premium

Following 30 days of employment, automatic enrollment:

1. Short Term Disability

2. Group Long Term Disability

3. Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

3. Flexible Spending Account

Following 6-month introductory Period:

1. Paid Time Off (PTO) earned up to 3 hours per bi-weekly pay period based on total hours worked

2. Observance of the following paid holidays during the year:

a. New Year’s Day

b. Memorial Day

c. Juneteenth

d. Independence Day

e. Labor Day

f. Thanksgiving Day

g. Christmas Day

Following 1,000 hours or one year of employment:

1. 401K Plan – employer matches up to 3% of employee’s bi-weekly contribution

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you applying for a full-time or part-time position ?
• Do you have a vehicle that is properly registered, insured, and able to transport clients?

Work Location: In person