Music Therapist (MT-BC) Oregon State Hospital BHS 1&2

Initial Posting Date:

02/10/2025

Application Deadline:

02/28/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$6123-$8967

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Music Therapist (MT-BC) Oregon State Hospital BHS 1&2

Job Description:

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The Oregon State Hospital has an opening for a Music Therapist 2 (Behavioral Health Specialist 2) to join our Creative Arts and Recreation Therapies department.  The Music Therapist provides individualized treatment to patients, completes clinical assessments, develops individualized clinical interventions, creates program and treatment goals, and provides music psychotherapy-focused clinical services to persons served. 

Workday/hours are Monday thru Friday-Day Shift

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 reassess 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 towards 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:

Music Therapist- Master’s degree in Music Therapy or Psychology; board-certification as a Music Therapist (MT-BC) by the Certification Board for Music Therapists; and current or eligible to attain a music therapy license (MT-T) through the Oregon Health Authority is needed by OSH.

Behavioral Health Specialist 2

A Master’s degree in Music TherapyAND two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

Note: Some positions may require qualification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).

This position will be considered for a Behavioral Health Specialist 2 underfill.

Underfill requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in Music Therapy

Board-certification as a music therapist (MT-BC)

Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Music Therapy or Psychology, and will have degree completed within 1 year of hire date.

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.

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

*This is a full-time, permanent, SEIU represented position.

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. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. 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 other protected class under state or federal law.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Cover Letter

• Attach a Resume

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Melissa M. Perez Voice: [503-209-7058] (TTY 711) Email: melissa.m.perez@state.or.us

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.

• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.

• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.

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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.