Music Therapist Full Time

Role Overview

Schedule

• This is a full-time day position with rotating weekends.

Pay

• The pay range is $26–$30 per hour.

Essential Functions

• Assess patient needs, skills, interests, and limitations through observation and patient or family interviews.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and activity interventions aligned with patient treatment goals.
• Plan and lead therapeutic leisure, activity, exercise, games, music, art, relaxation, and community outing programs.
• Teach activities and techniques, adapt activities for specific groups, and support patients' social skills and independence.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude, address complaints, and prioritize patient safety.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation, recreational therapy, or a related field is required.
• Three or more years of recreation experience in a healthcare setting and knowledge of the facility's patient population are required.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Previous recreation experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• CTRS certification or active pursuit of national certification, a specialty certification, or clinical professional licensure with expressive therapy certification is required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certifications are required; facility training is available upon hire.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.