Job Title: Music Therapist, per diem/temporary Department: Creative Arts Therapy
POSITION SUMMARY
Fulfill position functions and responsibilities necessary for ethical and efficacious provision of a Music Therapist. Plan developmentally-appropriate individual and group clinical sessions to meet resident-specific goals. Function as integral part of the Creative Arts Therapy team and neighborhood-based interdisciplinary team to promote quality family-centered care.
JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES – CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Understand and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Compassion, Adaptability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE) by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Continually strive to improve the organization’s systems and/or services.
- Make decisions as a team to fulfill our mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
- Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
- Maintain active clinical caseload as agreed upon with the Director of Creative Arts Therapies, including both group and individual sessions with child-centered, measurable goals.
- Represent the Creative Arts Therapies department on assigned neighborhood(s) by attending neighborhood clinical status, maintaining interdisciplinary communication, and participating in neighborhood-based initiatives and special events.
- Communicate Creative Arts Therapy referrals to the CAT team and conduct assessments for referred residents and determine the need for services.
- Assure accurate physician’s orders for all residents on caseload, and consistently fulfill orders.
- Participate in Plan of Care meetings when applicable to discuss clinical goals and progress.
- Maintain standard data-gathering techniques during all phases of clinical processing including assessment, therapy and evaluation.
- Adhere to established clinical documentation standards in a timely fashion.
- Conduct initial screenings of new admissions to determine potential psychosocial, mental and behavioral health needs. Present findings and recommendations for services to the Creative Arts Therapy team. Participate in ongoing care planning to provide appropriate psychosocial and trauma informed care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide highest quality of care.
- Participate in providing Creative Arts Therapy orientation, in-services and educational opportunities for ESCC staff.
- Facilitate bereavement services to provide emotional support for staff and family members prior to and following the death of a resident.
- Assist with planning and implementation of department-led special events and projects.
- Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc. including requirements for board certification, as appropriate.
- Engage in on-going continuing education opportunities consistent with professional standards.
- May engage in on-going clinical supervision, through internal or external means, consistent with professional standards
- Clinically represent the department and center through external professional presentations, publications, and/or committee work.
- Maintain departmental supplies and demonstrate appropriate care of departmental materials.
- Requisition supplies with the approval of the supervisor.
- Flexibility to work hours to meet the needs of the residents.
- May provide complementary therapies if are trained and certified.