Music Therapist Job at LittleStar ABA Therapy in Clarksville

Summary

LittleStar ABA Therapy is looking for a motivated and energetic Music Therapist to provide services to families on the Medicaid Waiver and private pay music therapy services in surrounding areas. Services will occur at the Clarksville therapy center, in the client’s home, and community-based facilities. This position will be PRN to start and will move to full-time upon establishing a full case load.

About Us

LittleStar ABA Therapy works with children, teens, and young adults affected by autism. We are a non‑profit organization, and we were the first ABA Center in the state of Indiana. We have been improving the lives of individuals with autism for over 20 years!

Why Work at LittleStar?

• Designated space for sessions to occur at the Clarksville therapy center
• Stable, innovative, trend setting ABA provider
• Flexible scheduling
• A friendly, collaborative, highly skilled team
• Annual stipend for professional development, continued education, and instruments once full-time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility

Great Benefits

• Pay rate of $20.74/hr
• Free health and wellness clinics for eligible staff (with free generic medications)
• Three options for medical and two options for dental (50% paid by LittleStar). Vision (100% paid by LittleStar)
• Nine paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% company match
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Recertification cost paid by LittleStar

Condition of Employment

• Must successfully pass the initial and updated criminal history, background, and record checks, which includes driving history checks.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, where physical distance cannot be attained as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct music therapy assessment to determine appropriate goals to be listed on the PCISP
• Create and implement approved treatment plan based on music therapy assessment
• Track data per session and report progress on quarterly reports submitted to the treatment team
• Implement appropriate response to high-risk areas as outlined in each individual’s high-risk plan
• Complete and submit client billing as directed and in a timely manner
• Complete and submit additional paperwork in a timely manner (time clock exception forms, incident reports, temperature tracking forms, etc.)
• Communicate with clients' families regarding services
• Communicate with Waiver Services Director regarding all developments, problems, or concerns as needed and request feedback
• Attend and participate in team meetings for clients on caseload
• Maintain client and family confidentiality per LittleStar policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations

Educational Qualifications and Skills

• Hold a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in music therapy
• Hold MT-BC certification designated by the Certification Board of Music Therapists
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First aid certification annually and perform, as necessary.
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• A positive team player and energetic professional
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment and creative thinking skills
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Environment

This position will work in a professional office setting. Sessions will also occur in the client’s home or community-based facilities.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel

Therapist will not transport clients; however, will travel to the locations of each session (client’s home or community-based facilities) not to exceed 30 miles.

Mission

To inspire, serve, and guide all those touched by autism to achieve a better reality.

Vision

To be the trusted, innovative, compassionate partner creating new possibilities for individuals touched by autism across their lifespan.

Core Values

Real Care, Real Advocacy, and Real Progress

This Employer Participates in E-Verify and All Offers of Employment are Contingent Upon Clear Results of a Background Check