Benefits:

403(b) matching
403(b) Roth
403(b)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance

Summary

Provides music therapy to a variety of consumers to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs to support and strengthen abilities in a variety of contexts within an individual’s daily life.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association.

Experience: Minimum one year’s experience as a music therapist or an equivalency of adequate practicum experience. Experience working with children and adults with Autism is preferred.

Position Requirements

· National board certification for music therapists is preferred.

· CPR Certification/First Aid, mandatory (training available).

· Valid Florida Class D driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Required Credentials:

· All employees must pass a background screening and drug test for employment.

· Minimum one year’s experience as a music therapist or an equivalency of adequate practicum experience.

· Experience working with children and adults with Autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and performs group and or individual music therapy sessions to meet the needs of clients in our prek-12 and adult programs.
For individual clients, conducts assessment/reassessments and develops goals and a plan to meet individual needs.
Evaluates response to music therapy sessions and adapts to meet group and individual needs of the participants.
Provides services at multiple Easterseals’ sites as well as client homes.
Adheres to department procedures regarding documentation of services and plans. Records indirect and billable time according to department procedure. Maintains a high level of productivity determined by Therapy Director.
Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Maintains safe and clean work area.
Complies with Easter Seals policies and procedures utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
Demonstrates good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization.
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Easterseals SWFL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Easterseals Southwest Florida is dedicated to providing exceptional service to children, youth and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. We offer the highest quality of care throughout our clients’ lives so they can enjoy access, opportunities and more dynamic life choices. The agency was founded in 1946 and for more than 80 years has offered therapies, services and enrichments across our region.

Through public and private funding as well as philanthropy, Easterseals administers a variety of therapies -- occupational, physical, speech and more -- as well as educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young: The Lily School Pre-K, ABA Academy, VIP High School, Adult Employment Services & Day Training as well as enrichment programs in art, music and performing arts. Community partnerships enhance offerings and include equine therapy at InStride Therapy and projects in organic farming with Operation Eco Vets garden on the Easterseals campus. Therapists are also actively enhancing therapies and services within the autism spectrum, allowing Easterseals to serve this growing community.

Easterseals SWFL strives to be an Employer-of-Choice and is proud to offer our employees a rich, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, options for a medical plan, dental and/or vision plans, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and paid holidays.

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