Job Description

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by  The Washington Post , Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members:  By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

About the Position

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and team-oriented Music Therapist with excellent interpersonal skills. The Music Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive program of therapeutic music activities for residents. The Music Therapist must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, and provide services to residents.

Position is responsible for planning and facilitating a comprehensive program of therapeutic music activities for residents to develop and maintain cognitive functioning, enhance creativity, promote self-confidence, encourage socialization, and foster community involvement. Engages residents in all levels of living and works as a member of the Life Enrichment team.

This position runs  Monday-Friday 9am-5pm , with occasional nights depending on events. The Life Enrichment team also rotates  one Saturday a month.

Job Duties

• Engages residents in music experiences to identify their responses to different styles and types of musical experiences, such as improvising or listening. Music Therapist must show an understanding of different musical styles, and elements of music such as tempo, harmony and dynamics and their effect on the therapeutic use of music.
• Designs and implements therapeutic music sessions and interventions designed to meet residents’ desires/needs, such as singing, instrument play, song writing, and improvisation.
• Provides individual and group music therapy sessions utilizing recreative, receptive and improvisational music interventions as well as music therapy techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, rhythmic auditory cuing and other appropriate interventions to meet resident goals.
• Shows competency in a variety of instruments such as piano, guitar, and percussion instruments. Has pleasant and appropriate vocal technique.
• Provides music therapy interventions to address resident needs. Goals include self-expression, lessening social isolation, maintaining cognitive functioning, communicating, and more.
• Establishes goals and objectives for music therapy treatment, considering one’s needs, capabilities, interests, and overall therapeutic value.
• Selects or adapts musical instruments, musical equipment, or non-musical materials, such as adaptive devices or visual aids.
• Supports special music-related events (visiting artists, concerts, workshops etc.) as needed.
• Conducts Bell Choir or similar instrument-related group program at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads.
• Maintains music supplies, instruments and creative arts therapy budget. Maintains licensure requirements, continuing education requirements and stays up to date with current music therapy research.

Job Qualifications

The music therapist will be board certified through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) and will have the credentials MT-BC (Music Therapist – Board Certified). The Music Therapist must display a genuine interest in serving residents with dementia and be empathetic, patient, creative and open to new ideas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy. Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology of creative arts therapy appropriate for the geriatric population.
• Currently certified through CBMT with a Music Therapy Board Certification (MT-BC).
• A minimum of one year providing music therapy and/or activities to seniors in a multidisciplinary setting.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• 401k
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.

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