Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas. Contract music therapy services in private homes, day treatment programs, and residential care centers. Therapist commutes to various sites. Therapist must be able to demonstrate skills in singing, keyboard, guitar, simple rhythm improvisation and leading bell choirs. Current drivers license and reliable car for commuting required.
Position requires skills in assessment, planning, and implementation of music therapy programs.
Individual must have good leadership qualities, able to work independently, be enthusiastic, creative, compassionate, and caring. The unit director is a music therapist, and there is interest in starting an internship program. Patients are all adult males with mental health, substance abuse, and legal problems. These are entry level positions. MHS positions require master's degrees, preferably in a second area, other than music therapy.