Job title: Music Therapist
Organization: Behavior Specialists of Indiana (BSI). Office located in Valparaiso, IN, serving northwest Indiana.
BSI has been serving our community since 1998. Our team includes clinical psychologists, behavior specialists, and behavioral health providers. Music therapy at BSI is well established and has been an integral service at BSI since 2002. BSI employees are provided with office space, access to support staff (including childcare at a low cost), and most equipment. Music therapists are supervised by an experienced music therapist in a collaborative team atmosphere. Sessions take place primarily in office, with a minimal amount occurring in client homes and community settings. Clients are served primarily via the Indiana Medicaid Waivers. There is great potential for private pay and local contracts in a variety of other settings. Northwest Indiana offers a unique location and benefits: an hour from downtown Chicago, suburban and rural communities, access to Lake Michigan beaches and National parks, and excellent academic institutions for further education. Upcoming opportunities to supervise students from the newly created program at Valparaiso University!
The music therapist will build a caseload with existing clients and new referrals. New graduates are welcome!
Population: BSI provides services to children and adults with a variety of Intellectual/Developmental disabilities.
Starting date: Interviews available immediately. Start date is flexible. Preferred by June 1, 2021.
Salary: Competitive salary available immediately for billable quota with opportunities for hourly rate for hours billed over quota.
Benefits: 10 paid holidays per calendar year, starting at 10 vacation days per year, matching 401k options, and partially paid healthcare benefits. Other benefit details discussed upon interview.
Hours: Monday-Friday, flexible schedule, some evening hours required.
Job Requirements:
Interested applicants must have at least:
– Bachelor’s degree in music therapy
– Board Certification through CBMT by start date
– Experience with the targeted population (within academic setting is acceptable)
– Effective verbal and written communication skills
– Ability and desire to carry independent caseload, work as part of a collaborative team
– Interest in developing contracts for additional service to the community
Contact information:
Please send resume to:
Stephanie Harris, MA, MT-BC, RBT
Director of Medicaid Waiver Services
Behavior Specialists of Indiana E-mail: sharris@behaviorspecialists.net
Website: www.bsitherapy.com
