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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
VariantState,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03662CN401823P19-

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