Music Therapist

• Be punctual and maintain regular attendance for scheduled sessions and administrative work.
• Contact FSPA Director in advance of absence.
• Attend fall faculty meeting.
• Check In on arrival each teaching day. Wear FSPA lanyard.
• Provide services only to clients whose accounts are current and are registered and paid. Complete daily teaching report.
• Comply with American Music Therapy Association Code of Ethics and maintain Board Certification.
• Complete clinical documentation for each client including: attendance, assessment, treatment, and weekly session forms in a timely fashion.
• Respond to service requests or referrals in a timely fashion and keep FSPA Office informed of status.
• Answer messages from clients, parents, students and staff in a timely fashion.
• Maintain an effective rapport with clients, students, parents, staff and visitors (i.e. greet people in always).
• Complete and return client list on or before the deadline each term.
• Recommend and/or assist with maintenance requirements of FSPA owned instruments.
• Work effectively with clients and students at varied levels of ability and with varied goals.
• Be an effective role model and represent the school for clients, students, and parents in a positive manner.
• Work closely in cooperation with department chairs, administration, staff and faculty colleagues.
• Assist students in arranging performance opportunities as applicable.
• Keep a personal make-up policy on file in FSPA Office.
• Attend FSPA Teaching Approach Seminar. Incorporate the approach into teaching and sessions as possible.
• When the time comes that you must leave your position, notify the FSPA Director and Administrative Director first. Work with them to plan an effective transition. 

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field. (Music Therapy or Music Therapy equivalency)
• MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified)
• Or proof of scheduled test date within 3 months of application
• Complies with rules and regulations of the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
• Maintains MT-BC status by completing 100 hours of continuing music therapy education credits or taking the Board Certification Examination, once every 5 years.

• 401K
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Discount

Interested applicants must submit a resume to kbeath@thefim.org. Should you require additional information, please call 810-238-1350.

The FSPA seeks a diverse applicant pool.