Job description

**Please read this thoroughly. This position, located in North Carolina, requires travel to several different schools within Granville County (NC), Vance County (NC), Warren County (NC), Franklin County (NC), and other counties listed below as needed. Therapists may choose to live outside these counties with the understanding that a commute is required.

Voices Together® is an innovative and rapidly growing non-profit organization across North Carolina. We currently serve clients in twenty-one counties within school districts and the community, with more expansion on the horizon. Voices Together® uses our specialized and evidenced-based VOICSS® model to increase communication and social/emotional learning in individuals with diverse abilities. Our proprietary method is evidence-based and considered a best practice, supported through a strong research partnership with Duke University. Voices Together is expanding in the field of Pre-Employment Transition Services through our work with the NC DHHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate enjoys and is skilled in group session work, has a good knowledge of basic counseling and therapeutic methods, is energetic, collaborative, and works well with a team. Team values include demonstrating professional communication skills, integrity in managing working hours, and prioritizing the client's best interests. We offer opportunities for advancement within the organization and specialized training in our proprietary model.

Our therapists serve various counties across North Carolina. The candidate will be a crucial part of our team and have peer support in all locations. Reliable transportation is a must. For more information, please visit our website: www.voicestogether.org.

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing weekly specialized individual and group music therapy sessions for individuals with diverse abilities
• Building and maintaining strong therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and teachers
• Developing therapeutic goals through assessment and evaluation
• Maintaining documentation that accurately reflects client outcomes through completed professional reports
• Submitting client documentation in a timely matter according to organization policies
• Working on programming development opportunities within the organization
• Participating in team and staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and Voices Together events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy required
• Board certification or ability to obtain board certification within 30 days of hire date
• The ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience working with clients ages 14-21 who are neurodivergent.
• Experience building strong therapeutic relationships with clients
• Knowledge of the assessment process and progress notes
• A demonstrated commitment to meeting high clinical standards in a professional setting, including but not limited to: leading groups, recruiting clients, songwriting, developing curriculum, showing initiative/innovation, and exhibiting leadership skills/problem-solving skills in communicating with the team and CEO.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in basic counseling/verbal processing skills
• Promotes a positive and energetic group environment
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance
• Experience working in a group therapeutic setting preferred
• Experience working with individuals with diverse abilities preferred
• Songwriting ability preferred
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of musical equipment (wagon/cart provided)
• Counties within the Triangle region include but are not limited to Granville (NC), Vance (NC), Warren (NC), Franklin (NC), Wake (NC), Orange (NC), Chatham (NC), Durham (NC), and Alamance (NC).
• Ability to travel to multiple locations, including counties outside the Triangle region. Counties include, but are not limited to, Wayne County (NC), Person County (NC), and Johnston County (NC).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Benefits:

• Fully paid medical and dental insurance for all full-time employees
• Vision insurance offered ($1/month) to full-time employees
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Generous Paid-Time-Off, sick days, and holiday policies.
• Company-provided equipment & supplies, including but not limited to a laptop computer, iPad, and musical equipment.
• 401k and Roth IRA plans available to all employees
• Professional development stipend.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid fees or dues for certifications or memberships to professional organizations including, but not limited to, AMTA and CBMT fees for all music therapists

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $52,000 with full benefits

Education: Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

Location: Triangle Region *Exact location to be determined by group availability and location*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Protocols are in place for clients as well employees. All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination and booster. Personal protection equipment is provided, including but not limited to masks, sanitizers, and gloves.

Application Question(s):

• Please provide three references. Include the person's name, company, and title, contact details, and explain your relationship. Two need to be from an MT supervisor/mentor/professor, and the third can be a peer or non-MT colleague, etc. Both emails and phone numbers are preferred.
• Do you have the ability to lift and maneuver 25 lbs of equipment?
• I am aware that this position is located in North Carolina.
• This position covers the Triangle, NC region. The region consists of 10 counties. Are you willing to commute to the counties listed within the hired region, as well as the counties listed outside of the hired region?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Music Therapy board certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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