Music Therapist F/T or P/T
Brunswick Hospital Center – Amityville, NY
Brunswick Hospital Center (BHC), is a 146-bed private, acute-care psychiatric hospital that is licensed by The New York State Office of Mental Health and accredited by The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. At BHC, we provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment where patients can begin their recovery from emotional disturbance or mental illness that prevents everyday functioning.
Brunswick Hospital Center caters to a diverse population throughout the NY Metropolitan region and is located 45 minutes from Manhattan and in close proximity to all major expressways and the LIRR/local bus service.
We currently seek a Part-Time or Full-Time Music Therapist with the ability to sing and play a wide range of instruments. You will offer passive listening as well as participatory programs that include playing, singing, and creating music. This role involved multitasking by playing music, as you interact with patients, and make assessments.
In this role, you will:
- Provide individual and group treatment for patients to facilitate their recovery and return to the community.
- Provide music therapy, psychotherapy and counseling.
- Curate an environment that fosters and enhances creativity, socialization, and promotes physical and mental health.
- Develop and conduct individual and group music therapy sessions to include long-term and short-term goals based on observation and referrals.
- Design and implement a variety of goal-oriented group sessions that utilize music and other creative modalities as effective therapeutic tools.
- Assist in operating, maintaining equipment and other materials/resources necessary for music therapy sessions.
- Plan and implement a structured experience to enhance patient self-awareness and self-expression.
- Encourage independent creative expression using music or related media.
- Meet all departmental requirements for chart recording, statistics, and other professional documentation and submit documents.
- Assess efficacy of sessions and make appropriate changes, as needed
- Participates as a team member in providing continuing patients’ assessment and treatment.
We require:
- Master’s degree in Music Therapy, Board Certified (MT-BC) and New York State License or limited permit eligibility to practice Music Therapy required
We offer exceptional benefits including medical, dental, pension and much more!
Salary $28 per hour
Music Therapist, for immediate consideration please e-mail:
BKREMPA@BRUNSWICKHOSPITALCENTER.ORG
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