Music Therapist
Company: Sevita
Location: South Bend
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides
community-based services for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the
right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling
career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships
that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a
career well lived.
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Music Therapist
As a Music Therapist you will be responsible for setting goals on
an individual basis and selecting specific activities and exercises
to assist in consumer progress. Objectives may include development
of communication, cognitive, motor, emotional and social skills.
Some techniques utilized to achieve this goal are singing,
listening, instrumental music composition, creative movement,
guided imagery and other methods as appropriate.
Indiana Mentor/Bridges of Indiana by Sevita is a leading provider
of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe
that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We
provide people with quality services and individualized supports
that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical,
intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this
our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team
members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000
individuals we serve. - Equal Opportunity Employer, including
disability/vets
In this role your tasks will be diversified and you will be
supporting our mission:
Provide written documentation of services and submit documentation
in timely fashion, and maintain a prescribed level of
productivity
Maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times, especially
communicating, engaging and interacting with individuals, parents,
staff and providers
Possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action and possess the ability to deal
tactfully with clients, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel, and the general public
Ability and willingness to accept supervision, feedback from
leadership, and an innate ability to work harmoniously with
others
Keeping up to date on the latest trends in therapeutic
interventions, and treatments as well as technology, literature,
practices, and regulations
A strong understanding and familiarity with Medicaid and various
insurance regulations in regards to therapy
Play a key role in the therapeutic team, and actively participate
in team meetings on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Learn and maintain a strong knowledge base around the function and
maintenance of tools, audio visuals and musical instruments
Learn and maintain a strong knowledge base around the various
safety procedures needed within the department pertaining to tools,
audio visuals and musical instruments -
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy OR Completion of an approved
Music Therapy Equivalency Program
Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC)
6 months of experience working in the area of Music Therapy
Training Requirements During Employment: Complete all assigned
training, including the successful completion of the IFSSA/DDARS
waiver training module
Specific Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age per state
requirements. Must have CPR and First Aid certifications. Be free
from communicable diseases as evidenced by an annual negative TB
test or unremarkable chest x-ray. Must have a valid driver's
license and automobile insurance.
Why Join Us?
Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
Full compensation/benefits package for employees working full-time
hours.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working
alongside a great team of coworkers.
Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and
advancement opportunities.
We have meaningful work for you - come join our team - Apply
Today!Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based
specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live
a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality
services and individualized supports that lead to growth and
independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or
behavioral challenges they face.
We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our
40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the
50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
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Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to
creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and
respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our
employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity
employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Sevita, Portage , Music Therapist, Healthcare , South Bend, Michigan
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