YWCA of Northeast Indiana is hiring: Music Therapist in Fort Wayne

Job Type:

Part-Time

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12-7pm

Purpose:

Provide high quality trauma-informed music therapy to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, addiction and their families.

Expectations of Every YWCA Staff Member:

• Uphold and promote the YWCA Mission.
• Maintain compliance with state standards.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Provide support to other departments and staff.
• All employees must be familiar and compliant with the policies & procedures of the organization, and follow the guidelines of the employee handbook.

Essential Duties:

Therapy:

• Provide music therapy groups to survivors of addiction, sexual violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse, or incest, and secondary victims, planning for 5 groups/week.
• Provide individual and/or family music therapy to survivors, planning for an average of 6 appointments/week.
• Evaluate and develop services as needed to address emerging needs.
• Provide trauma-informed services to all survivors.

Collaboration & Community Outreach:

• Work closely with Advocates and other YWCA staff to ensure integration of programming, consistency, and comprehensive services across the continuum.
• Collaborate with other service providers, businesses, government, and/or stakeholders as needed to provide services to clients.
• Share information about services to obtain referrals.
• Research topics and emerging trends in the area of Addiction/Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence to enhance programs and ensure best practices.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Ensure detailed and timely documentation of services in accordance with state standards and program guidelines.
• Maintain clinical records according to program and CARF accreditation standards.
• Assure maintenance of appropriate records for program outcomes.

Additional Duties:

• Ensure professional development training is met according to program and continuing education requirements.
• Work closely with other departments and staff.
• Other duties as assigned to meet service goals.

Requirements

Education:

• Completed Master's Degree in Music Therapy.
• Board certified by the Certified Board for Music Therapists, and have the credential MT-BC.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Crisis Intervention Training.

The statements within this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position.