Music Therapist Job at Rebecca School LLC in Mount Vernon

Music Therapist at Rebecca School North

Join Rebecca Schools, a network of private therapeutic day schools serving children ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorders. Founded in 2006, we use the DIRFloortime® model to foster communication, social interaction, and personal growth. Our skilled educators and therapists collaborate in thoughtfully designed sensory gyms, art studios, and bright classrooms, creating a nurturing environment where students thrive.

What we offer:

• Compensation: Base salary ranging from $65,000.00 to $80,000.00, depending on education and experience. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education.
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver music therapy services to students with special needs
• Administer assessments to determine a student's ability to use creative music making for engagement and increasing developmental capabilities
• Prepare written assessments and reports identifying the student's needs and proposed treatment strategies, goals and objectives; maintain progress records
• Provide students with individual treatment and group therapy sessions to address specific developmental and mental health goals
• Educate team members on facilitation of implemented techniques or modalities
• Collaborate and coordinate music therapy goals with team; communicate with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress
• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs and continuing education programs
• Participate in weekly Greenspan meetings, team meetings and staff training

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Valid NYS License
• State Certification
• Knowledge of DIRFloortime is preferred, but not required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with students, staff and parents

New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.