Music Therapist (Behavioral Health) Oregon State Hospital

Music Therapist (Behavioral Health) Oregon State Hospital

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Music Therapist (Behavioral Health) Oregon State Hospital

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Opportunity Awaits

Oregon State Hospital is seeking a Dance Therapist 2 (BHS2) to join our Creative Arts & Therapy Program.

What will you do!

The

Music Therapist 2

completes clinical assessments in accordance with Oregon State Hospital, their specific discipline, and professional standards within timelines established by policies and protocols.

Develop and write program plans based on persons served needs and goals.

Provide discipline specific and evidenced-based interventions that support individualized treatment plans and coordinate those interventions with overall clinical delivery of treatment services.

Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans and track persons served progression or regression towards goals.

The Music Therapist 2 reassesses persons served treatment goals by modifying, adapting, and progressively updating the treatment plan to report out to the interdisciplinary group as an active member of the team representing the Treatment Services Department.

The Music Therapists are supervised by a clinical manager who evaluates the position through direct observation, documentation review, clinical supervision, treatment outcome measurements, persons served satisfaction responses, and peer / other management feedback.

The Music Therapist is in daily contact with managers in other units, members of various treatment teams, interns, volunteers, and students.

Provide up to 20 hours of direct services to persons served through 1 : 1s, on-unit clinical groups, and / or treatment mall clinical groups.

Provide high quality services that reflect emerging best practices.

Track and document in Electronic Medical Records persons served progress or regress toward their individual treatment goals.

Reassess persons served treatment goals by modifying, adapting, and progressively updating treatment care plans.

Regularly evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions and communicate with clinical supervisor.

Communicate routinely with Creative Arts and Recreation Therapy Director / Associate Director, and Treatment Mall Manager, informing them of actions taken in unusual situations, limitations in skill, scheduling issues, absences, leave, supplies, etc.

Facilitate constructive resolutions that utilize Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) techniques used at the hospital when interacting in conflicts or stressful situations. Training in CPS is provided.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following

Dedication to supporting and empowering individuals with diverse mental health needs.

Commitment to punctuality and reliability.

Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Proactive, motivated, and able to work effectively toward goals.

Ability to communicate effectively and inclusively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to multitask and stay focused on work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to foster and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Embrace and respect cultural diversity, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and responsiveness and openness to learning.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Music Therapy or Psychology; board-certification as a Music Therapist (MT-BC); and current or eligible to attain a music therapy license (MT-T) through the Oregon Health Authority is needed by OSH and two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

What's in it for you?

Being part of the Creative Arts and Recreation Therapies team which includes Art, Dance / Movement, Music, and Recreation Therapists.

Autonomy and ability to maximize your creativity and clinical strengths.

Opportunities to pursue clinical skills development and interests.

Opportunities to build strong, working relationships with professionals from multiple disciplines.

Satisfaction in making a positive difference in the lives of patients.

OSH qualifies as an eligible employer involving Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.

Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.

Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) / Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Application Guidance

How to Apply : Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your

resume and cover letter

prior to the end of the application process.

External Candidates : Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

Internal Candidates : Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply

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Reminders

Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!

This announcement is for 1 vacancy, time type : full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Music Therapist BHS2 SR 29 position based in Salem, Oregon.

This is an In Office position.

Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact the Sr. Recruiter, Melissa Perez at : melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov or (503) 949-3078.

Additional Details

The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.

Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any protected class under state or federal law.

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