Music Therapist MT-BC

Description:

Apply Now! $750.00 Signing Bonus!

Are you a board-certified Music Therapist looking for a flexible part or full-time position making a real difference outside of a clinic setting?

Continuum of Colorado's Home & Community Support department has a fantastic opportunity for a Music Therapist to perform credentialed therapeutic in-home one-on-one music therapy services for children and adults that have been diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability that we serve. This therapy includes playing, creating, singing, moving with and/or listening to music as a therapeutic tool for the habilitation, rehabilitation and maintenance of behavioral, developmental, physical, social, communication, pain management, cognition and gross motor skills.

Due to the nature of the role and our commitment to the community and the individuals and families we serve, well require some flexibility due to appointments and responsibilities that occur outside typical work week hours. You must be willing to drive to appointments within the Colorado Springs Metro area, and we'll reimburse you for travel time, as well as mileage.

Requirements

• AMTA (American Music Therapy Association) approved (Masters or Bachelors) program and completion of clinical training including internship
• Active Board-Certified Music Therapist by the CBMT (Certification Board for Music Therapists)
• Two (2) years of experience or related education or training in working with persons who have developmental disabilities, preferred
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
• Valid Colorado driver license/Proof of auto vehicle insurance
• Meet our agency driving requirements; no suspensions/revocations and no more than 2 tickets in the past 3 years
• Working knowledge of the developmental disabilities system, rules and regulations, preferred
• Knowledge of motor development, motor disorders and appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Ability to maintain necessary training, certifications and licensure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; effectively communicates with individuals served, families, staff and others
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position

We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the IDD community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organizations excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all. We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.

Requirements:

Starting Salary and Benefits

$28 - $35 per hour/session + $14.81 per hour for drive time

If consistently working 18 hours per week or more, employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• $750.00 Signing Bonus!
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Same day pay available with Tapcheck
• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) investment plan
• Employer paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tuition reimbursement program, eligible after 1 year of full-time employment*
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid training

More about what you'll get to do as our Music Therapist

• Utilize a company issued tablet for work activities
• Initiate contact with individuals, families and providers as necessary
• Perform consultative visits to families either alone or in consultation with other team members; accommodate individuals and families schedules in planning meetings
• Establish treatment goals and monitor progress as determined by the department; track progress and note areas of concerns or improvements for therapy plans
• Complete all program-related documentation; develop and maintain working case files
• Ensure adherence to Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) rules and regulations and agency policies and procedures in provision of services

*Eligibility and total amount approved may vary; see program details for more information.