Music Therapist – Part Time – Kidlinks

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: ● Establish goals for therapy, collecting and analyzing data from the client’s responses to music, and customizing treatment plans for each client ● Integrate behavioral, developmental, and neurological approaches into treatments services ● Provide emotional support and coping mechanisms ● Maintain proper and thorough documentation of MT sessions within SimplePractice software ● Notify families of client’s progress throughout therapy period● Faithfully represent and carry out the mission, goals, and spirit of service embodied in the KidLinks philosophy● Protect the confidentiality of sensitive information● Help set the tone and carry out the vision of the organizationQualifications: ● Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or related field ● Board Certification through The Certification Board for Music Therapists ● Experience working with children with special needs and familiarity with a variety of diagnoses ● Strong music skills with the ability to play and perform on many different types of instruments ● Deep understanding of human psychology and knowledge of the principles and methods of therapy and counseling ● Must possess empathy, compassion, imagination, and patience● Strong project and time management skills● Exceptional written and oral communication skills● Strong interpersonal skills● Committed to, and proficient in, serving children with special medical and emotional needs