Hospice Team
seeks Music Therapist Board Certified.
Growing agency with caring competent team,
professional Medicare Certified Hospice
Agency in Modesto,
Ca. contact: 408-834-3484.
POSTED 11/16/08
Music For Life Music
Therapy,
www.MusicforTherapy.com is
currently accepting resumes for groups and
individual sessions in the
San Francisco Bay Area.
Founded in 1997, Music For Life Music
Therapy exists to enhance lives through
music and has been providing services to
meet the needs of
persons with disabilities at
group homes and other programs.
Join a group of team-oriented, reliable
professionals who are focused on
continuing to develop our
music therapy skills
collectively and individually. Music For
Therapy music therapists must be
proficient in assessment & documentation
and be fluent in at least one musical
instrument such as voice or percussion.
Board Certified with CBMT is preferred.
Hearts Giving Hope Foundation, Inc. seeks an enthusiastic Board Certified-Music Therapist to work as an independent contractor on a part-time hourly basis, providing services to children in hospitals in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties suffering from cancer and other potentially life-threatening illnesses. Children range in age from 0 to 18.
REQUIRED DEGREE/CREDENTIALS: Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy and hold MT-BC status.
DUTIES: Duties include conducting 1-2 hour weekly group sessions for children suffering from cancer and other potentially life-threatening illnesses. A typical group session will include 15-25 children. Therapists will work on a part-time, independent contractor basis. Sessions are conducted at hospitals throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Therapists are responsible for setting their schedules and transportation to group sessions. Therapists must have reliable transportation. Therapists must be willing to work with and co-treat with interns.
SALARY: Therapists will work on a part-time basis as independent contractors, at an hourly rate of $22.50 per hour. Therapists will also be reimbursed for the mileage accrued during travel to group sessions.
Hearts Giving Hope Foundation, Inc.
6146 Colgate Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90036
(818) 618-5544
For more information about Hearts Giving Hope visit: www.heartsgivinghope.org
POSTED 7/17/08
Music To Grow On seeks an enthusiastic Board Certified-Music Therapist to join the nine therapists that are currently employed. Music To Grow On is a quickly growing Music Therapy private practice in the Sacramento area. Music To Grow On provides services to children with special needs including Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, global delays, visual impairments, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and much more. Children range in age from 0 to 22 with a majority of children under the age of 5. Music To Grow On holds contracts with several school districts, a California Regional Center early intervention service agency, and also provides services through private pay. Services are provided on an individual basis to each child. Music To Grow On is also providing group services to Land Park Academy, a school for children with Autism within each of their eight classrooms and Bowling Green Charter School, a school for children with orthopedic challenges in four of their classrooms. Music To Grow On is a National Roster Internship site therefore the therapists also are interacting and working with interns on a regular basis.
REQUIRED DEGREE/CREDENTIALS: Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy and hold MT-BC status or will complete the exam prior to employment. Applicants are also encouraged to have completed the Neurologic Music Therapy Training Course.
DUTIES: Duties include completing assessments, quarterlies, and discharges for children on the caseload and conducting weekly sessions for each client. Attendance of Individual Education Plan meetings, Individual Family Service Plan meetings, and Planning Team meetings as necessary is required. Therapists must communicate and work with various individuals of treatment teams including parents, Service Coordinators/Program Specialists, and other service providers. A typical caseload is approximately 25 clients. Therapists hold a full time position with a 40 hour work week. Sessions are conducted both in clinic and in home. Therapists are responsible for setting their schedules and transportation to in-home appointments. Therapists must have reliable transportation. Other responsibilities include participation in community events to promote Music Therapy and Music To Grow On. Therapists must be willing to work with and co-treat with interns.
SALARY: Therapists start at $22.50 per hour. After completion of three months probation, therapists qualify for health benefits. After one year, a therapist will be placed on salary. Each additional year the therapist receives a 5% pay increase. Therapists are reimbursed for the mileage accrued during travel to clients’ homes.
START DATE: Immediate Opening Available (two positions available)
CONTACT INFORMATION: Bessie J. Barth, MT-BC, NMT bessie@musictogrowon.net
Music To Grow On
601 University Avenue, Suite 110 Sacramento, California 95825
(916) 920-0143 Direct (916) 920-0165 Fax
DESCRIPTION: Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc. is looking for talented and dynamic people interested in teaching, learning and working beside individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Greater Long Beach and Los Angeles areas. Full time, part time Music Therapy positions are available immediately for the right candidates.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy, experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is beneficial.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Commensurate with experience. Full medical insurance including dental and vision, paid personal days and vacation time after 3 month orientation period. More benefits upon inquiry. 35 hour workweek, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, no nights or weekends.
PLEASE SEND RESUME TO ARTS & SERVICES FOR DISABLED, INC.
Helen Dolas, MS, MT-BC
helendolas@artsandservices.com
3962 Studebaker Road, Suite 206
Long Beach, CA 90808
Fax: 562.982.0254
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: (562) 982-0247.
Please visit our website at www.artsandservices.org
POSTED 5/20/08
JOB TITLE: Independent Contractor P/T MT Summer Contracts (all curriculum provided)
DESCRIPTION: Adapted Piano Lesson w/Autism (11yr & 13yr, two separate contracts)
HOURS: 3x/week
SALARY: $40/hr
LOCATION: Redondo & Manhattan Beach, CA
QUALIFICATIONS: MT-BC, 1+Yr exp w/population, practice insurance and first aid/CPR preferred
START DATE: June 1, 2008
APPLICATION INFO: Please send resume to Sara@HearTheDifference.Net / Call 310-344-6665 for any questions
POSTED 5/20/08
JOB TITLE: Independent Contractor - P/T MT Summer Contract (all curriculum provided)
DESCRIPTION: Music Therapy w/Assisted Living Alzheimer's & Dementia (later stages)
HOURS: Friday 10-11A, 2x/month
SALARY: $55/hr
LOCATION: Hermosa Beach, CA
QUALIFICATIONS: MT-BC, 1+Yr exp w/population, practice insurance and first aid/CPR preferred
START DATE: June 1, 2008
APPLICATION INFO: Please send resume to Sara@HearTheDifference.Net / Call 310-344-6665 for any questions
POSTED 4/22/08
Music For Life Music Therapy, www.MusicforTherapy.com is currently accepting resumes for groups and individual sessions in the North Bay Area, mainly in Fairfield in Solano County.
Founded in 1997, Music For Life Music Therapy exists to enhance lives through music and has been providing services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities at day programs, Alzheimer's residences and other programs.
Join a group of team-oriented, reliable professionals who are focused on continuing to develop our music therapy skills collectively and individually. Music For Therapy music therapists must be proficient in assessment & documentation and be fluent in at least one musical instrument such as voice or percussion. Board Certified with CBMT is preferred.
For more information, please contact Kathy Quain, MME, MT-BC, kathy@musicfortherapy.com, (707) 246 - 4116
POSTED 10/22/07
Job Title: independent contractor - Music Therapist (p/t)
· Hours: 1hr/wk - monday mornings
· Salary: $53-$60/hr
· Facility: Music Therapy Center of the South Bay - external contract
· City and State: San Pedro, CA
· Qualifications: MT-BC with early childhood experience, personal practice insurance, first aid/CPR
· Population: Adult Day Facility (mild to moderate special needs)
· Starting date: ASAP, TBD
· Description of position
·1x week recreational music therapy group: 15-20 people
· Complete MTCSB group assessment and treatment plan
· Plan sessions and document pre and post-session data
· Complete 3 month and 6 month treatment plan reviews
· Contact information: send resume via e/m to Sara@HearTheDifference.net
Sara Dudik, MT-BC, NMT, Owner (310) 344-6665
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 31, 2007
POSTED 9/7/07
Dementia Program Coordinator
Mercy Retirement and Care Center, a not-for-profit retirement community on a beautiful campus in Oakland, seeks a program coordinator to lead its dementia team in planning, developing, and implementing all aspects of 24/7 dementia specific care. Our dementia program is specifically designed to care for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Responsible for the coordination of activities in delivering quality care appropriate to meet physical, emotional, spiritual, and recreational needs of dementia residents. This includes all activities of daily living (ADL's), plus activities designed to increase environmental stimulation and maintain the highest cognitive function of dementia residents.
Establishes and communicates the program goals to team members, families, and staff. With the team, integrates the routine ADL's with recreational activities and special events to create a unique atmosphere of caring appropriate to the residents. Insures that the team delivers the program in a cohesive and well coordinated manner.
Monitors performance of volunteers and aides from other departments to insure quality of programs and care delivery and consistency with program goals. Participates in hiring and developing high quality team members who excel in delivering the program. Trains team members on specific skills necessary to successfully deliver the program. Seeks and engages outside resources when necessary to deliver additional training designed to improve team skills and performance.
Participates in documentation and evaluation of care received by residents in conjunction with relevant nursing/social service/activity staff. Communicates clearly with residents, families, and all team members to ensure the highest quality of care. Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.
High school diploma or equiv. required. Some college education/classes in the field of human services/elder care and/or an activity director certificate preferred. A minimum of two years related experience, preferably in the long-term care field. Experience in direct provision of dementia care services in long-term care or community based setting.
This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to gain valuable experience and skills working with the Alzheimer's/Dementia population. The position is supervised by a masters level, board certified music therapist.
Send resume to:
Mercy Retirement and Care Center
3431 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
Fax: (510) 261-5257
Email: mercyjobs0034@eldercarealliance.org
Posted 7/7/07
POSITION: Assistant Program
Director
DESCRIPTION: Arts & Services for Disabled,
Inc. is looking for talented and dynamic
artists interested in teaching and
facilitating classes. The Assistant Program
Director will assist in the supervision of
staff and the responsibilities of the daily
duties of the program director. Assistant
Program Director is responsible in assisting
the Program Director in the oversight and
daily operations of an adult day program for
individuals with developmental disabilities
utilizing the creative arts (music, dance,
drama, visual and literary arts). Services
include a transition program (high school
and developmental center), adult education
and community college courses.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: BA in creative arts
therapy or related field, 2 years experience
working with individuals with developmental
disabilities.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate
with experience. Full medical including
dental and vision, paid personal days and
vacation time after 6 month orientation
period. 35 hour workweek, 8:30 am-3:30 pm,
Monday through Friday, no weekends.
PLEASE SEND RESUME TO :
Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc.
Helen Dolas, MS, MT-BC, CEO
3962 Studebaker Rd. Ste 206
Long Beach Ca 90808
or email to:
info@artsandservices.com
Posted 7/7/07
POSITION TITLE: Full and part
time (Music, Dance/Movement, Drama or Art)
Therapist or Instructor.
DESCRIPTION: Arts & Services
for Disabled, Inc. is looking for talented
and dynamic artists interested in teaching
and learning from artists with developmental
disabilities in the Greater Long Beach and
Los Angeles areas. Full time and part time
positions available immediately for the
right candidates.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor
of Arts Degree in a related instructional
field (art, drama, music or movement) is
required. A minimum of one year’s experience
working with individuals with disabilities
or a Creative Arts Therapy Certification is
also required. Applicants for this position
must possess an understanding and caring
personality.
COMPENSATION: Based on
education, experience and credentials. Full
medical benefits including dental and
vision, paid personal days and vacation time
after 6 month orientation period. 35 hour
workweek, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday through
Friday, no weekends.
DESCRIPTION: Program Director is
responsible for the oversight and daily
operations of an adult day program for
individuals with developmental disabilities
utilizing the creative arts (music, dance,
drama, visual and literary arts). Services
include a transition program (high school
and developmental center), adult education
and community college courses. Requires
knowledge in advocacy issues, staff
supervision & training, development and
coordination of clinical, educational and
behavioral interventions and curriculum.
Other duties include collaboration with
Regional Center, State Developmental Center and other
outside agencies for communication and
interface of clients and program; music
therapy clinical supervision; fundraising;
etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: BA, (creative arts therapy
preferred) or in related field, 2 years
experience working with individuals with
developmental disabilities.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate
with experience. Full medical including
dental and vision, paid personal days and
vacation time after 6 month orientation
period. 35 hour workweek, 8:30 am-3:30 pm,
Monday through Friday, no weekends.
PLEASE SEND RESUME TO :
Arts & Services for Disabled, Inc.
Helen Dolas, MS, MT-BC, CEO
3962 Studebaker Rd. Ste 206
Long Beach Ca 90808
or email to: info@artsandservices.com
Posted 7/2/07
Roze Room Hospice is
seeking a full-time Music Therapist for
our community based hospice program.
The position is the Los Angeles and the
San Fernando Valley offices.
The Music Therapist is
responsible for planning, organizing and
providing music therapy activities that
are designed to meet patient's or
psychological needs, such as solo or
group singing, rhythmic and other
creative music activities, music
listening. The MT instructs patients
individually or in groups in prescribed
instrumental or vocal music and music
projective techniques such as guided
imagery or progressive relaxation
Must be knowledgeable
about principles, theories and practices
of Music Therapy. Ability to sing and
play a musical instrument and to assess
musical skills and abilities of
individuals. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Ability to work
with dying patients and their families.
Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward
caring for the hospice patient and
demonstrates positive communication
skills in interacting with other members
of the hospice team.
AlmaVia of San
Francisco is a 135-unit assisted living
& dementia care retirement community We
currently seek a Program Director to create
and implement programs that meet the social,
spiritual, intellectual and physical needs
of all residents.
Requirements include a
degree in a therapeutic activity (music,
drama, art, recreation or related area) and
experience in providing/coordinating
activities in a residential setting.
For immediate
consideration, send your resume to: VP
Operations, Elder Care Alliance, 2361 E.
29th St., Oakland, CA 94606, fax: (510)
434-2806 or email:
avsfjobs0048@eldercarealliance.org..
EOE
Posted
5/12/07
ACTIVITY
DIRECTOR
AlmaVia of San Rafael, a
new assisted living and dementia care
retirement community, provides high quality
care for seniors within an environment that
encourages wellness and independence. We
currently have an excellent opportunity
available for an Activity Director
Reporting
to the Executive Director, you will
coordinate all resident activities,
therapeutic activities and volunteer
services to provide residents with activity
programming that maximizes their
satisfaction and well-being. It is our goal
to create and implement programs that meet
the social, spiritual, intellectual and
physical needs of all residents.
Requirements include a degree in a
therapeutic activity (Music, Drama, Art,
Recreation or related area), and at least
one year of experience conducting activities
for seniors. Sensitivity to working with
older adults and knowledge of the aging
process is essential.
For immediate
consideration, send your resume to 515
Northgate Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903, Fax to
415-491-1910, or email
avsrjobs0024@eldercarealliance.org.
EOE
Posted 5/12/07
Join a team of
compassionate hospice workers by
providing music therapy to patients in their
home.
Applicant should have or be in the process
of
acquiring board certification. Prior
hospice
experience preferred. Prior work with
elderly
population is also helpful. Position is
part or full
time; schedule flexible. Patients live
throughout the
San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley,
Pasadena
and Arcadia. Roze Room Hospice of the
Valley cares
for terminal patients by providing the full
scope of
end-of-life care. Mileage pay and cell
phone
provided. Please direct a cover letter and
resume to
Josefa Azcueta by fax: 818-783-1066 or
e-mail:
josefa@rozeroomhospice.org.
Posted 5/07
MUSIC THERAPIST
Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga, CA
California Department of Mental Health,
Coalinga State Hospital is a brand new
forensic facility with over 50
Rehabilitation Therapist positions to fill
including Art, Music and Recreation. This
premier state-of-the-art facility is
designed to serve 1,500 individuals who
are court committed pursuant to the
Sexually Violent Predator law or are
mentally ill prisoners transferred from
the California Department of Corrections
and Rehabilitation. We offer competitive
salaries, excellent benefits and an
exciting opportunity to work in
California’s newest Mental Health
Facility. Please visit us at our website:
www.dmh.ca.gov/Statehospitals/Coalinga.
Rehabilitation Therapists serve as members
of the Wellness and Recovery Treatment
Team and provide therapy services to
individuals within the overall scope of
services, techniques, and programs
authorized by the Rehabilitation Therapy
Service Department at Coalinga State
Hospital.
Duties will include: Organize, plan and
provide recovery-oriented courses, groups,
and activities; meet with and provide
Rehabilitation therapy services for
individuals who have identified needs;
organize, promote, implement or coordinate
events; assist in the maintenance of a
safe and secure environment through
accountability and supervision of
controlled items used in Rehabilitation
Therapy activities; assessment, planning,
and evaluation.
The Rehabilitation Therapists will also
develop, review and update work components
of the integrated assessment with each new
individual, consistent with hospital
policy and standards, and maintain and
manage Program Rehabilitation Activities
budget, Patient Benefit Fund and patient
donations. Come join our team!
Please contact Evelyn Catano, Chief of
Rehabilitation Therapy, at (559) 934-3780
or email at
ECatano@csh.dmh.ca.gov
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