Clinical Music Therapist-Supervisor

Reports to: Chair, Center for Music Therapy

Hiring Manager: Andrea Vallejo Wead, awead@themusicsettlement.org

Responsibilities:

We are seeking part time support of a Clinical Supervisor, to provide Supervision of Music Therapists working in Behavioral Health and other community-based settings. Primary need is for an experienced clinical therapist with expertise in therapist supervision/coaching in varied community and behavioral health settings. Successful applicant will provide help with administrative tasks and support to the staff and Chair of the Center, that may include, depending on needs and demands of the center: contract management, continuing education planning, HIPAA compliance, Center event planning, technology and instrument management, and Center enrollment. Duties may also encompass planning and conducting data-based music therapy services (direct care) at community locations and at The Music Settlement.

CMT provides clinical music therapy services for adults, teens, and children with physical, cognitive, developmental or multiple disabilities, mental health concerns, and trauma informed care in outreach settings and at The Music Settlement. Each music therapist is an employee of The Music Settlement and is a member of an experienced team of music therapists. The department provides a selection of musical instruments and equipment, access to audio/visual equipment, computers, and a music therapy library. As an approved provider of Continuing Music Therapy Education credits through the Certification Board for Music Therapists, the Center offers a program of relevant workshops and in-service training. In addition, we offer health insurance benefits, travel reimbursement, and paid time off.

Assignments:

Present assignments include adult mental health groups, groups and/or individual sessions at TMS Ohio City or University Circle Campuses. Assignments will vary depending on the time of year and agency partnerships available.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with Equivalency Degree in Music Therapy
• State of Ohio Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT)
• Music Therapist-Board-Certified (MT-BC)
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience as a music therapist
• Minimum 2 years' experience providing supervision of Music Therapists working in Behavioral Health and other community-based settings
• Strong musical skills on a variety of instruments
• Strong report writing and written communication skills
• Must have excellent time management and communication skills
• Previous experience working in behavioral health settings
• Knowledge of cognitive behavioral, data-based approach
• Experience on an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a car for transportation to work sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Music Therapy or related field
• Previous experience in a supervisory and/or administrative role
  • Previous experience writing for research-based studies and publications
  • Previous experience with grant writing procedures
  • Previous experience in contract management and development

Position Status: Part time, hourly, non-exempt

Pay Range: $24-$28 per hour, commensurate with experience and desired as well as preferred competencies.

Application deadline: Open until filled

Starting date: As soon as possible

The Music Settlement is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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