Music Activity Therapist
Acadia Healthcare, Henderson, NV, United States
Music Therapist – ATR-BC
Seven Hills Hospital is a growing, private, 134-bed psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing high‑quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 5–17) suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues. Patients recover in our new, state‑of‑the‑art medical facility in the Seven Hills area of Henderson, Nevada.
Seven Hills Hospital is part of Acadia Healthcare, a provider of behavioral healthcare services throughout the US.
Essential Functions
Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and implement an activities program including, but not limited to, therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well‑being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as music, exercise, games and community outings.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients, acknowledging and addressing patient complaints and prioritizing patient safety.
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education / Experience / Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy.
Master’s degree preferred.
Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility required.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Licenses / Designations / Certifications
MT‑BC Certified in a specialty area (Art, Dance, Music, etc.).
CPR and de‑escalation & restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Seven Hills Hospital is a growing, private, 134-bed psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing high‑quality care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents (ages 5–17) suffering from behavioral health and chemical dependency issues. Patients recover in our new, state‑of‑the‑art medical facility in the Seven Hills area of Henderson, Nevada.
Seven Hills Hospital is part of Acadia Healthcare, a provider of behavioral healthcare services throughout the US.
Essential Functions
Complete activity assessment through patient observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
Plan, organize, direct and implement the activities within the treatment program to facilitate patient progress toward treatment goals.
Plan and implement an activities program including, but not limited to, therapeutic leisure skills and activities, leisure education and leisure awareness.
Facilitate and lead activity sessions to improve patient mental and physical well‑being.
Instruct patients in activities and techniques such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques designed to meet their specific needs.
Develop treatment plans and implement activity interventions that meet patient needs and interests and help the patient achieve his/her treatment goals.
Engage patients in therapeutic activities, such as music, exercise, games and community outings.
Help patients learn social skills needed to become or remain independent.
Modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward patients, acknowledging and addressing patient complaints and prioritizing patient safety.
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education / Experience / Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy.
Master’s degree preferred.
Three or more years’ experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility required.
Previous experience in recreation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Licenses / Designations / Certifications
MT‑BC Certified in a specialty area (Art, Dance, Music, etc.).
CPR and de‑escalation & restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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