Title: MUSIC THERAPIST

State Role Title: Therapy Assistant/Therapist I

Hiring Range: $60,951 - $80,741

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provide MT treatment to meet the psychiatric, social, emotional and physical needs of patients. Plan and implement MT treatment for the adult and geriatric patients. Ensure that all patients will receive the highest quality of care possible. This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate from a college or University with major studies in Music Therapy accompanied by experience that would meet the requirements for certification with the Board of Music Therapists (MT-BC).

Additional Considerations

Experience working with psychiatric patients in a clinical setting, in Music Therapy and in activity programs.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.