Job Specification
THERAPIST, MUSIC
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of a supervisory officer in a state or local institution
or agency, assists in the design, overseeing, and implementation of a
program of music therapy; does related work as required.
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
As a member of the therapeutic treatment team plans, develops implements,
and conducts music therapy by applying the elements of musical experience
with individuals in a purposeful and systematic way to help them to establish,
improve, or modify specific emotional, social, and physical responses
essential to the realization of that individual's fullest potential.
Participates in music therapy as a member of the individual client's treatment
team.
Assists in the development of client's treatment or service plan, evaluates
new clients for the music therapy program, and documents progress for
the above as required.
Makes initial and ongoing evaluations of the client including direct contact
and observation in the music therapy process, as well as other appropriate
areas, and documents same.
Determines long and short term music therapy goals in relation to the
individual initial and comprehensive treatment plan for the client.
Observes clients in the music therapy program and maintains a record of
progress and behavior by writing progress notes on the individual's chart.
Provides both written and oral feedback for review with the treatment team.
As may be required, oversees the performance and provides in-service
training to volunteers, aides, technicians, and paraprofessional staff in
music therapy programs.
Participates and assists in planning music therapy aspects of creative
arts oriented events and special programs including weekend and evening
activities.
Assists in the overseeing of special music events, special activities, and
creative art therapy programs for the unit for individual clients and helps
in other special programs as appropriate and requested.
Requisitions and maintains music therapy equipment and supplies,
and oversees the proper use of these by staff and volunteers.
Prepares detailed reports and correspondence as required.
Maintains essential records and files.
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 an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
degree with a major course of study in music, music therapy or music
education.
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of professional experience in a Music Therapy Program.
NOTE: A Master's degree in music therapy or creative music therapy
or music education with a specialization in music therapy may be
substituted for one (1) year of experience.
LICENSE
Appointee 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 the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the principles and methods of providing therapy through
the music medium.
Knowledge of the goals and objectives of music therapy.
Ability to understand the emotional and other problems of patients who
are confined to an institution.
Ability to plan, organize, implement, and review the music therapy
program.
Ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships with other
professional and non-professional employees in a hospital or institutional
setting.
Ability to express oneself concisely and clearly in both the written and
verbal medium.
Ability to learn 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, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the 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 | 03662 | | C | N | 40 | 18 | 23 | P19 | - | This job specification is for state and local government use. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/20/2016 |
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