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HCA Solutions is seeking a Music Therapist for Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, PA!
This is a contracted, W-2 position with long-term placement.
Position is part-time, 2 days per week, 7.5 hours per day.

Role Description:
Work with older adults to lessen the effects of dementia;
Work with children and adults to reduce asthma episodes;
Work with hospitalized patients to reduce pain;
Work with children who have autism to improve communication capabilities;
Work with premature infants to improve sleep patterns and increase weight gain;
Work with people who have Parkinson's disease to improve motor function.
Complete assessment and formulate treatment goals and objectives based on:

a. Emotional well-being;
b. Physical health;
c. Social functioning;
d. Communication abilities;
e. Cognitive skills through musical responses;
f. Recommendations of the type(s) of therapeutic approaches to be used within the resident's care plan;
g. Observations and written/verbal reports obtained from SMRC staff relating to the resident.

Design music sessions for individuals and/or groups based on client needs using:

a. Music improvisation;
b. Receptive music listening;
c. Song writing;
d. Lyric discussion;
e. Music and imagery;
f. Music performance;
g. Learning through music;
h. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning;
i. Ongoing evaluation;
j. Follow up.

Any additional duties as associated with Music Therapy and music therapy training.

Minimum Qualifications
Music therapists must have a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from one of AMTA's 72 approved colleges and universities, including 1200 hours of clinical training. Music therapists must hold the MT-BC credential, issued through the Certification Board for Music Therapists, which protects the public by ensuring competent practice and requiring continuing education. Must possess a Current American Music Therapy Certificate.