Music Therapy Coordinator na Damar Services, Inc.

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.
Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference?
Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is looking for a talented and motivated Music Therapy Coordinator with a big heart to join our team. We have opportunities that work out in the community as well as opportunities that work on our residential campus. 

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• Paid CEUs
• Flexible schedules 
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable way you will make a difference...

• Provides comprehensive music therapy assessment and treatment plan for each client served. 
• Conducts regular home or clinic-based individual and/or group music therapy sessions for clients on caseload. 
• Consults and collaborates with family and team members in support of client needs. 
• Plans programming for group sessions in collaboration with team members.  
• Interacts with clients to demonstrate respect, acknowledgement of rights, and dignity at all times.  
• Keeps abreast of current treatment technology, literature, practices, and regulations.  
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities a nd assigned work areas. 
• Seeks the best use of materials, equipment, and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Acts as a good steward of Damar and/or client finances.

What you need to be considered…

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in music therapy (or related field with academic and clinical training program for music therapy approved by the American Music Therapy Association) from an accredited program required. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors, developmental and/or emotional disabilities required.
• One year of people management or clinical supervision experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Certification from the National Association of Music Therapists (MT-BC).
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements. 
• Ability to pass and maintain Critical Moments Training (CMT) Certification.   
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR Certification.   
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.  
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).  
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required.

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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