Creative Arts Therapist Licensed; LCAT - Education Services

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Music Therapist – Creative Arts Therapist: participate in the assessment, evaluation and therapeutic intervention and treatment of mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral disorders through the use of mental health counseling combined with specific art services, including dance/movement, drama, music, poetry and/or art therapy. Leads therapy groups and individual therapy sessions for students in area(s) of specialization utilizing therapy techniques that help students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) including complex physical, behavioral and/or communication needs, improve their overall well-being while supporting their independence and academic, therapeutic and social emotional goals and needs.

Works cooperatively with classroom staff and related service providers to plan, design and implement activities that can be connected with classroom curriculums and implements appropriate adaptations to expand access and increase engagement.

• Conducts music therapy groups and individual music therapy sessions for school-aged students with I/DD and/or multiple disabilities in area(s) of specialization implementing therapeutic interventions consistent with students' documented needs and therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP), using appropriate techniques within area of specialization.
• Regularly collaborates with teachers and related service providers to develop or integrate personalized treatment plans and ensure a team approach, including participating in classroom and/or school-wide meetings.
• Develops, schedules and coordinates suitable and safe creative arts therapy activities and interventions for students based on their needs, objectives and preferred forms of artistic expression in area(s) of specialization.
• Implements creative arts activities that facilitate goals such as sensory stimulation, memory recall, free experiences, socialization, etc. within the programmatic design and modifies accordingly to ensure students reach maximal capabilities.
• Adapts creative arts materials and activities to ensure access for all students using various mediums and techniques to promote engagement and inclusion.
• Provides creative arts therapy or facilitates group activities in classrooms or other areas in the school, involving families or circles of support in group sessions, when appropriate.
• Assists students and circles of support with increasing independence by building coping skills and developing strategies for managing responses to socio-emotional difficulties.
• Evaluates, documents and monitors provision of services and students’ progress in a timely manner in line with policies of the organization, governing bodies and in language comprehensible to caregivers.
• Ensures that therapy and related services are being provided with fidelity, therapy schedules are up-to-date and session notes, assessments and progress reports are completed in a timely manner and in the appropriate format(s).
• Provides direction to the paraprofessionals, 1:1 Teacher Assistants, Teacher Assistants or related service providers during group activities, as necessary.
• Provides professional development to school staff in the area(s) of specialization.
• Monitors the condition of all related equipment and materials and maintains appropriate supplies, coordinating ordering when needed.
• Collaborates with leadership on programs related to curriculum, school-wide events and showcasing students’ art.
• Participates in weekly supervisions with supervisor to review caseload, discuss complex cases and/or escape concerns.
• Completes summaries and reports relating to individual and group therapy sessions and related creative arts activities, including regular and semi-annual student progress reports.
• Communicates with families regarding therapy objectives and activities, providing updates and corresponding about activities, progress, etc.
• May provide supervision to individuals holding a…