Posting Date:        08/12/15


Closing Date:        08/26/15


Location

Residential Forensic Program and Inpatient Program
2634 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32308
 

Rate of Pay

$16.00/hr
 

Hours:    Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
 

Requirements

• Undergo a criminal background check
• Employment references check
• Drug screening
• Provide original, sealed transcripts

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy; Master's degree in Music Therapy, preferred.
• Must be certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience in Music Therapy minimum; Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of experience. Prior professional experience in the mental health field preferred. 

Description

• Plans and implements group/individual therapeutic music activities of appropriate duration and frequency on EPH, PATH, PCC, and Residential programs in accordance with treatment plans and unit activity schedules.
• Completes daily progress notes to reflect service provision and clinical response/outcome for each client participant in accordance with charting/clinical record handbook specifications.
• Music ability to sing, play guitar, rhythm and/or other instruments.
• Designs musical interventions relevant to the client's age, culture, language, music background, and preferences that address client goals and objectives based on available research, clinical expertise; and the needs, values, and preferences of the client.
• Uses appropriate musical instrument and equipment consistent with treatment needs and uses non-music materials consistent with music therapy goals and clients' learning styles (e.g., adaptive devices, visual aids.
• Provided input into development and update of unit/program activity schedules as requested.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness and safety of activity therapy areas used by the Music Department.
• Supervises music therapy interns as necessary.

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical and dental insurance at 78% paid by Apalachee, group life and long-term disability insurances at 100% paid by Apalachee, and profit sharing plan at 100% paid by Apalachee.  Additional benefits available at employee expense are cancer, accident, and short-term disability insurances.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button (below) to submit a completed Apalachee Center Employment Application.

Resumes, CVs, or other supplemental materials are not accepted in place of a completed Employment Application, but may be submitted in addition to a completed online application.

Please notify the Human Resources Department in advance if you require special disability accommodations to participate in the employment process.



Apalachee Center, Inc participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires Apalachee Center, Inc to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Apalachee Center, Inc. does not tolerate violence or harassment in the workplace. Apalachee Center, Inc. is an at-will employer. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Drug-free workplace. Apalachee serves Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties.