Music Therapist Job at International Institute for the Brain in New York

The Music Therapist will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair) who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization's research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jobs@ibrainnyc.org

Responsibilities

* Evaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis

* Establish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools

* Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes

* Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) in a timely manner

* Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team

* Provide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes

* Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings

* Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms

* Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities

* Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student's special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologist

* Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis

* Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students' communication, social, and life skills

* Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings

* Assist in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).

* Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

* Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.

* Other discipline-specific responsibilities e.g.environmental music based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)

Research Innovation Duties

* Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly)

* Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily)

* Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)

* Grand Rounds to include: preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (s

* Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled)

* Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions

* Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training

* For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas

Qualifications

* Must have Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

* Must have valid Music Therapist-Board Certification (MT-BC).

* Must have 2 years of clinical experience working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement.

* Must have excellent communication skills.

* Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently.

* Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.

* Research experience is preferred.

* MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.

Benefits

* Health insurance

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Paid time off

* Transportation Management Account