Music Therapist 9-P11 - Center for Forensic Psychiatry

Full Job Description

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Music Therapists assess patient needs and administers direct music therapy treatments in order to provide habilitative and rehabilitative services to patients, using knowledge of principles and practice of music therapy.

Therapeutic programs are based on identified patient needs.

The Music Therapist works with other Rehabilitation Services staff to provide therapeutic activity programs on treatment units and, at times, in a centralized program area called Main Street.

The Music Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team and is a team member for their assigned unit. Click here to view the Position DescriptionClick here to view the Job Specification

SHIFT: 12-8:30pm Sun -Thurs or 12-8:30pm Tues - Sat; Potential for 10 hourx4 shift upon successful completion of orientation.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable).
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.

If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

* The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.




Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in music therapy.

Experience

Music Therapist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Music Therapist 10
One year of professional experience providing music therapy habilitation and
rehabilitation services equivalent to a Music Therapist 9.

Music Therapist P11
Two years of professional experience providing music therapy habilitation and rehabilitation services equivalent to a Music Therapist, including one year equivalent to a Music Therapist 10.

Additional Information

This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.



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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.

Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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