Music Therapist

Title: Music Therapist State Role Title: 49231 Hiring Range: $31,886-$44,003 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Southeastern Va Training Centr Agency Website: https://www.
sevtc.
dbhds.
virginia.
gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties This position supports the Facility’s mission by providing music therapy services to the individuals that live at SEVTC.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need.
All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.
The duties identified below are typical of those normally expected of a Music Therapist.
These tasks are not intended to be all-inclusive but will include most of the recurring tasks to be performed.
Ability to develop, plan, organize, and implement music therapy programs designed to promote the skills, efforts, social and work behaviors of the intellectually/physically disabled in preparation for community living.
Have the ability to evaluate and make treatment recommendations for clients.
Proficient in both verbal and written communication skills.
Additional duties will include (but are not limited to) operating a state vehicle, participating in special campus activities, utilizing TherOps techniques with Individuals, and working an irregular work week and hours when necessary.
(Mandatory Pre service training class is Mon-Fri, 12 days long 8:00 am to 4:30 pm).
Minimum Qualifications • Valid Driver’s license required.
•Music Therapy Degree (grad/undergrad) from an accredited school.
Work/internship experience dealing with various types of intellectual, mental, and physical disorders, and people of all ages.
Experienced in evaluating, establishing treatment intervention, and assessing effectiveness of treatment interventions.
Currently Board Certified through CBMT or eligible to sit for certification.
Additional Considerations Prior work experience providing music therapy for individuals with ID/DD Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center only accepts online applications via PAGEUP.
Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application.
Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted.
Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position.
This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.
vadars.
org/drs/cpid/PWContact.
aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact Human Resources at 757-424-8545 for assistance.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
EEO/AA/TTY.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption.
A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
Contact Information Name: DaShanta White, HR Recruiter Phone: 757-424-8545 Email: dashanta.
white@dbhds.
virginia.
gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer