MUSIC THERAPIST (BA) Job at Inland Northwest Behavioral Health in Spokane

Music Therapist (BA) – Inland Northwest Behavioral Health

Music Therapist provides evidence-based music interventions to support emotional, cognitive, and physical well‑being of patients in a psychiatric behavioral health setting. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate music therapy as a therapeutic modality.

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop music therapy treatment plans aligned with clinical goals.
• Facilitate individual and group music therapy sessions using singing, instrument play, songwriting, and music listening.
• Document patient progress and outcomes in compliance with hospital and state regulations.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers to integrate music therapy into comprehensive care plans.
• Maintain ethical standards and adhere to Washington State licensing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program.
• Certification: MT‑BC (Board Certified Music Therapist) required.
• License: Washington State Music Therapy License.
• Skills: Strong musical proficiency, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience, preferably with knowledge of psychiatric patient care and an understanding of mental illness.
• Direct experience in group facilitation is strongly preferred.

Physical & Sensory Requirements, Work Environment & Conditions

• Physically fit and able to perform all required recreational therapy activities.
• Ability to work with various patient age groups (adolescent, adult, and geriatric).
• Team player; ability to stand or walk up to six hours and sit up to two hours.
• Occasional ability to push/pull wheeled carts up to 200 lbs.
• Lift and carry up to 10 lbs. of charts and records.
• Visual and olfactory acuity as required for reading written material and discerning a variety of odors.
• Ability to handle hazardous/infectious waste on an occasional basis.
• Work in fast‑paced environments with high noise levels, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, dust, mist, and steam.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Spokane, WA

Salary: $60,000.00–$90,000.00 (commensurate with experience).