Music Therapist - Mental Health Inpatient - RMC - FT - Day

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$24.50 - $35.60

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

Performs group psychotherapy using music therapy techniques to facilitate non-verbal and verbal communication. Performs therapy and comprehensive clinical assessments using development of individualized treatment plans for maintaining and promoting stabilization in the adult and geriatric psychiatric population.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Master's degree in music therapy or mental health related field. Experience: One year previous healthcare experience.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period

Knowledge and Skills: Uses music to improve patients' emotional-well being and problem-solving skills. Assists patients with developmental and learning disabilities, and age-related conditions.

Special Training: Proficient with playing guitar, piano, drums, autoharp and Orff instruments. Excellent singing abilities. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs group psychotherapy using music therapy techniques to facilitate non-verbal and Performs group psychotherapy using music therapy techniques to facilitate non-verbal and verbal communication. Conducts music therapy and psycho-educational groups. Maintains competency and certification in music therapy. Maintains psychiatric knowledge base. Orders and maintains group supplies within budget parameters. Makes recommendations regarding annual budget needs. Performs therapy and comprehensive clinical assessments using development of individualized treatment plans for maintaining and promoting stabilization in the adult and geriatric psychiatric population. Completes allied clinical therapy assessment on admitted patients. Participates in the formation of individual treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. Documents accurately and maintains records of all services rendered. Evaluates the family system and provides education, crisis intervention, and support. Communicates, interacts, and plans with representatives of other departments and community agencies to coordinate discharge planning and to provide appropriate after-care services. Participates in unit-based activities and continuing education activities. Participates in performance improvement activities. Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and agency-sponsored educational sessions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Push/Pull , Squat/kneel/crawl , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Dust/Particulate Matter

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.