Board-Certified Music Therapist Job at Experience Champaign Urbana in Urbana

Cunningham Children’s Home seeks a Special Therapies Specialist to join our trauma-informed team, providing therapeutic services to youth in residential care. This role collaborates with Special Therapies and clinical teams to deliver evidence-based recreation, music, art, or occupational therapy interventions that support emotional and behavioral growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions in recreation, music, art, or other allied modalities.
2. Collaborate with youth, interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and volunteers.
3. Ensure documentation and maintain therapeutic equipment and safe environments according to agency standards.

Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music Therapy, or a related field; must meet Medicaid’s Mental Health Professional requirements.
2. Licenses/Certifications: Certification in a therapeutic specialty preferred, or eligibility to complete certification within 6 months. Board Certified Music Therapist preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications required upon hire; lifeguard certification is preferred. Valid Illinois driver’s license required.

Knowledge & Skills

1. Knowledge of: Trauma-informed practices, therapeutic recreation models, child development, and DSM-5 diagnoses.
2. Skills in: Group facilitation, clinical decision-making, documentation, and behavior management.
3. Abilities: Engage in physical activities, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain therapeutic relationships.

Additional Requirements

1. Completion of background checks, drug testing, health screenings, and agency-required training (including TCI, CPR, and First Aid).

Cunningham Children’s Home values spirituality, teamwork, integrity, and respect. We offer excellent benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a salary based on education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $31.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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