Music Therapist
Rutgers University - Piscataway, New Jersey, us, 08854![Rutgers University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Recruitment/Posting Title Music Therapist Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services Department UBHC-Acute Treatment-PISC Overview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Music Therapist for the Inpatient Units within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Music Therapist is to deliver sequential themed based activities. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates psychosocial needs individuals served (ages 0+). Works with a multidisciplinary team. Provides individual and group assessments. Assists clients to meet treatment goals through the use of music. Responsible for assisting with developing, refining life skills curriculum, conduct pre and post surveys. Maintains supplies needed. Provides reports and clinical assessments.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
* Conducts therapy sessions to improve clients' mental and physical well-being.* Confers with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.* Develops treatment plan to meet needs of client, based on client interests and objectives of music therapy.* Encourages clients with special needs and circumstances to participate music therapy to acquire new skills to promote healthy leisure activities.* Instructs clients in music therapy activities and techniques to promote relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.* Observes, analyzes, and records clients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.* Obtains information from medical records, treatment team members, family members and the clients themselves to assess clients' capabilities, needs and interests regarding using music therapy as a treatment tool.
Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Exempt Grade 22S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 060543.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 072444.00 Annual Maximum Salary 085865.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation ABP Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
* Master's Degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline.
Certifications/Licenses
* Music Therapist-Board Certification (MT-BC).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise. Subject to varying and unpredictable crisis situations. Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 24ST1933 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * Do you have a Master's Degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline?* Yes* No
* * Do you have a Music Therapist-Board Certification (MT-BC)?* Yes* No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume/CV* Certifications/Licenses
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter/Letter of Application