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Porter Hills

Music Therapist

Porter Hills, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49504


Salaried, Exempt | 32 hours/week | $40,000 annually

Location | Department: Porter Hills Village, Administration

Overview:

The Music Therapist will utilize the power of music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals in our Skilled Nursing and Memory Care areas.

What you'll do:

* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary teams to conduct assessments of residents.* Determine and implement appropriate interventions to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, isolation, agitation, restlessness, sleeplessness, pain, tension, relaxation, and comfort.* Provide ongoing education and updates to the interdisciplinary team of appropriateness and/or contraindications for treatment.* Coordinate ongoing group music therapy programs as well as one-to-one sessions with residents.* Maintains accurate, timely and thorough documentation of sessions and progress.* Assists in recruiting, organizing and implementing programs utilizing students, interns and volunteers.* Stay abreast in the music therapy field by participation in ongoing musical development activities.* Communicate with residents, families, and caregivers to empower them in the therapeutic process.

What it takes:

* Bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited music therapy program.* 1-2 years of clinical music therapy experience across the lifespan, preferably in senior living.* Musical proficiency in voice, piano, guitar and/or other musical modalities.* Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) preferred.

Why Brio?

* Make an impact on the lives of older adults* Fun and supportive team environment* Growth Opportunities | School Scholarship Program | Tuition Reimbursement* Medical & Dental Insurance| Retirement Savings Plan| Wellness Program & Reimbursement

ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT

Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org

BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws

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