MUSIC THERAPIST Job at Virginia Department of Human Resource Management in Willi

MUSIC THERAPISTJob no: 5027215 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Categories: Health and Human ServicesTitle: MUSIC THERAPISTState Role Title: THERAPIST IHiring Range: Negotiable, commensurate with experience.Pay Band: 3Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Eastern State HospitalAgency Website: www.esh.dbhds.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesEastern State Hospital (ESH) located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773 with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.ESH invites applications for the position of MUSIC THERAPIST (THERAPIST I).This position will provide goal-oriented Music Therapy treatment to meet the psychiatric, social, emotional and physical needs for an adult and geriatric patient population; develop and implement age appropriate Music Therapy treatment; complete age-specific assessments and evaluations; and ensure patients receive the highest quality of care. The successful candidate will have the ability to integrate knowledge, skills, and Music Therapy principles to practice.Multiple positions may be filled by this announcement.Minimum QualificationsExperience working with psychiatric patients in a clinical setting, in Music Therapy and in activity programs.Valid driver's license is required. Must be comfortable driving a state vehicle to transport patient to activities and outings.High school diploma or equivalent.Additional ConsiderationsGraduate from a college or university with major studies in Music Therapy accompanied by experience that would meet the requirements for certification.Board certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC).Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.Contact InformationName: EASTERN STATE HOSPITALPhone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUSEmail: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTEDIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Advertised: 23 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time