Hours per pay period:Full-time
Felician Village is seeking a compassionate, creative, and energetic Music Therapist to join our team and provide meaningful therapeutic experiences for the older adults we serve.
The Music Therapist will use music and evidence-informed therapeutic interventions to enhance residents' quality of life, promote social and emotional well-being, support cognitive functioning, and create opportunities for connection and self-expression.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Music Therapist who enjoys working directly with older adults and wants to make a meaningful difference through music.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and facilitate individual and group music therapy sessions based on residents' needs, interests, abilities, and goals.
- Use singing, instrumental music, rhythm, movement, songwriting, music-based reminiscence, relaxation techniques, and other therapeutic interventions.
- Provide music therapy programming for residents with varying cognitive, physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Use familiar and preferred music to encourage reminiscence, communication, engagement, and meaningful social interaction.
- Support residents living with dementia and other cognitive changes through individualized music experiences.
- Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, social services, activities, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Develop relationships with residents and families while maintaining a respectful, person-centered approach.
- Document services, resident participation, responses, and progress appropriately.
- Adapt activities to accommodate individual abilities, preferences, and changing needs.
- Participate in facility events, celebrations, and special programs when appropriate.
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for residents.
- Follow all applicable facility policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
- MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified) credential preferred.
- Experience working with older adults, long-term care, assisted living, memory care, or healthcare populations is preferred.
- Strong musical skills, including the ability to sing and play one or more instruments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative, compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
- A genuine interest in enhancing the lives and experiences of older adults.