Job Specification
SENIOR MUSIC THERAPIST
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision of a physician and/or higher level
therapist, uses voice as well as traditional and non-traditional
instruments and music as a means of accomplishing treatment
goals; exercises independent judgement to determine goals and
objectives, and plans musical activities and experiences to aide
in the restoration, maintenance and improvement of mentally and
physically disabled patients; may supervise the work of
Therapist and supportive staff, and participate in the clinical
training of student therapists; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification.
Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Evaluates how patients may be helped through a music therapy
program.
Plans and conducts suitable programs of music activities.
Teaches traditional and non-traditional instruments using
professional music therapy principles and practices.
Cooperates with other health care professionals to discuss
patient's goals and progress in order to coordinate treatment
activities.
Reviews treatment plans for technical adequacy and
appropriateness.
Reviews written reports covering evaluations, progress and
termination of treatment in order to assure conformance with
medical objectives and adherence to professional standards
and practices.
Participates in the multi-disciplinary assessment team sessions
to analyze individual patient's problems and projects the
prescribed treatment aims.
Distributes the workload among therapist, assistant aides, and
volunteers in accordance with established procedures.
Provides assignments and instruction to assigned employees.
Participates in the clinical training of student therapists.
May supervise the work activities of Therapist and supportive
staff in specific therapeutic techniques in order to assure
understanding therapeutic techniques and objectives.
Continually evaluates the patient's progress or response to
treatment and modifies the treatment plan to accomplish
treatment objectives.
Compiles and maintains records and reports.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from a four (4) year course at an accredited college
or university with a major course of study in music therapy,
including or supplemented by a (6) six month internship or
clinical training in music therapy.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in providing music therapy
treatment to individuals.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of
the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of music therapy principles, procedures and
techniques used in the rehabilitation of patients.
Knowledge of strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion instruments,
and vocal group training.
Knowledge of illness and disability of special populations as
the physically ill and physically challenged and the use of
music therapy programs utilized with these populations.
Knowledge of activity modification techniques used to adapt the
practices and procedures of music therapy to the specific needs
of individuals and groups of patients.
Knowledge of procedures used to formulate individual and group
diagnostic assessments, prescriptions, and treatment plans for
patients.
Knowledge of recording and reporting patients treatment and
rehabilitation information, both in single therapy and multi-
disciplinary treatment settings.
Ability to plan activities, directing musical programs and
instructing patients.
Ability to play an instrument, performs solo, play by ear, train
vocal groups, and train instrumental groups or individual
patients.
Ability to observe, assess, record and report patient behavior
and relate it to patient's progress in therapy program.
Ability to give provide assignments and instructions to assigned
employees.
Ability to plan, organize, implement, and manage a variety of
therapeutic music services within the framework of a medical
team approach to patients care, physiotherapy and psychotherapy
treatment and rehabilitation.
Ability to communicate with and motivate patients of widely
varying backgrounds, interests and abilities.
Ability to orally express oneself clearly and concisely
imparting information, answering questions, explaining
activities and/or directives in a manner appropriate for
listeners.
Ability to write reports.
Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and
apply them to specific situations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with co-workers and other involved in the
work of the unit.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 03480 | | L | C | | N/A | 27 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
9/15/2001 |
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