Music Therapist Job – Friendship Academy

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

255 S. Negley Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Music Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Complete clinical documentation within specified time frames
• Provide direct treatment to patients utilizing evidence-based music therapy interventions that address issues of trauma, grief and loss, social skills, and mood disorders for grades ranging from K-12
• Develop strength-based and measurable treatment plans with client’s feedback and based on social, emotional, and behavioral needs of the client
• Provide coverage for primary mental health professional when needed
• Conduct lethality screenings and risk assessments, as clinical identified
• Conduct assessments for clients referred for music therapy for clinical appropriateness
• Collaborate with classroom staff to provide and obtain clinical progress on clients
• Attend and provide clinical updates during scheduled treatment team meetings
• Assist in the coordination of extra-curricular events, such as the school-wide talent show, school socials, and graduation
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Music Therapist Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Music Therapy, psychology, or closely related field required
• Active or pending Music Therapist Board Certification required
• Minimum of 1 year working with children in a clinical setting providing music therapy in a psychiatric setting working with children and families diagnosed with a variety of psychiatric disorders
• Experience working with children with a trauma background and complex mental health needs including but not limited to diagnoses of ADHD, ASD, ODD, etc.
• Work experience in crisis intervention is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of music therapy research and use best practices in clinical interventions
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and written/oral communication skills
• The essential functions of the job described require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, and which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
• Ability to use the strategies of Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru to physically support students for their safety and the safety of others
• Current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required

Job Benefits: 

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability, and access to voluntary benefits.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
• Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.