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Job Description

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.

Job 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 technologists, occupational therapists, nursing, research assistance/paraprofessionals, neuropsychologist, social workers
• 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 and 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 (semi-annual hands-on practicum or quiz)
• 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

Minimum 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.
• MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR.
• Research experience is preferred.

Benefits: 

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Transportation Management Account

Job Type: 

Full-time / In-person

Hours: 

Monday through Friday, typically 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m

Salary Range: 

$55,000 to $65,000 (based on experience)

Note:This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications associated with the position.

Employment with iBRAIN is contingent upon successful completion of any and all post-screening processes, including a reference and background check, and license/certification/degree verifications if/where applicable

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jobs@ibrainnyc.org unless a specific job description specifies otherwise.