Current Open Positions

Job Type: W2 Employee. Full-Time (30 hours per week: 18 clinical hours and 12 admin hours. Plus supervision, team meetings & curriculum planning admin hours.) Opportunity for growth in the company!

Availability: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 9:30am-5:30pm

Positions: 1

Job description

Clinical Responsibilities

· Provide group music therapy services with adults and adolescents in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit.

· Ensure services and treatment are culturally sensitive/informed in regard to all types of identities, especially those that are marginalized (gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, body size, disability, etc) Must be anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and working towards dismantling all systems of oppression including fatphobia.

· All groups must involve music therapy activities/directives.

· Write all group curriculum and submit to clinical supervisor each week before groups begin for that week.

· Complete group progress notes for each group on-site after group according to the facilities requirements.

· Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with on-site staff.

· Report any clinical concerns to on-site staff.

· Work within the limits of their qualifications, education, and skills

· Value, support and respect the rights of others

· Be punctual and maintain a professional attitude toward their tasks

· Immediately notify the supervisor (and on-site staff point person) if unable to work due to health or other reasons

· Maintain confidentiality and privacy with regards to organizational, client, and other information of a confidential nature. Adhere to HIPAA standards.

· Represent East Bay Art Therapy accurately and positively at all times.

· Ensure timely documentation of groups through progress notes and timely return phone calls and emails from on-site staff and East Bay Art Therapy supervisor.

· Adhere to all standards of practice outlined by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).

Organizational Responsibilities

· Complete and pass a criminal reference check and a vulnerable sector search, if required

· Complete and return all East Bay Art Therapy registration documents as indicated on the orientation checklist

· Read, sign, and honor East Bay Art Therapy’s confidentiality and conflict of interest agreements

· Meet at least monthly with clinical supervisor and clinical team for consultation.

· Address areas of conflict or concern in accordance with East Bay Art Therapy’s policies

· Complete all documentation of their work according to East Bay Art Therapy standards

· Maintain accurate record of work hours and tasks completed, in progress, and assigned

· Carry out assigned tasks responsibly. Request support when needed

· Participate in evaluations when asked by their supervisor

· Attend any designated training or orientation assigned by their supervisor

· Report any health and safety concerns to their supervisor

· Provide appropriate and adequate advance notice of intention to leave the organization.

Minimum Required Qualifications

· Have current MT-BC credential with the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)

· Preferred: 1 year post-degree clinical work experience providing music therapy services

· Preferred: Masters Degree in Music Therapy

· Ability to provide compassionate, empathic, and ethical service

· Good standing with the CBMT, AMTA, and malpractice insurance entities.

· Ability to be creative and innovative in clinical role

· Be able to work independently after basic training

· Excellent time management skills

· Have access to computer or tablet for word processing, email, adn video conferencing.

· Confidence, experience and passion for working with adults with mental health diagnoses.

· Confidence, experience, and passion for working with adolescents.

· Confidence, experience and passion for running groups.

· Confidence, experience, and passion for using music therapy interventions.

· Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (or willing to undergo weekly testing)

· Preferred: Member of a marginalized community/identity and/or lived experienced that informs clinical work.

Pay:  

$40-90 per hour for all clinical hours (pay scale is based on degree level and years of experience)

$22 per hour for all admin hours (3 admin hours per day on-site. Additional paid admin time includes mandatory trainings, team meetings, curriculum writing, and supervision)

Benefits / What's Provided:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (50% of premiums paid by company)

Supervision with an experienced Music Therapist

Supervision and training in TBM (Therapeutic Beat-Making)

1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked

Roth IRA (Retirement Account)

Life Insurance

CEU Stipend

Business HIPAA Compliant email

All supplies, equipment, and instruments for your work (including Ableton Push and Ableton Live for Beat-Making.)

Free East Bay Art Therapy Merch!

Optional CA BBS supervision for AMFT/APCC available upon request. (unpaid-not required for job)

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter to: Tonia@eastbayarttherapy.com

Your cover letter should highlight your experience and/or interest in working with adults and adolescents with mental health diagnoses as well as working in an inpatient psychiatric setting. If you are a member of a marginalized community and/or have lived experience that informs your clinical work, please touch on this in your cover letter.