Music/Recreation Therapist-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

**Title:** Music/Recreation Therapist-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital **State Role Title:** Therapy Assistant/Therapist I **Hiring Range:** $52,711 - $80,741 **Pay Band:** 3 **Agency:** Dept Behavioral Health/Develop **Location:** Piedmont Geriatric Hospital **Agency Website:** https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/ **Recruitment Type:** General Public - G **Job Duties** This position provides patients with quality treatment interventions in order to facilitate therapeutic change, prepare patients for re-entry into the community, and to improve or maintain functioning in areas of psychological, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social and/or physical need. A. Knowledge of principles of assessment and ability to modify treatment approaches based on patients’ response to interventions; B. Ability to prepare written treatment plans with objectives and interventions; C. Ability to conduct group and individual interventions; D. Knowledge of the dynamics and processes of a therapeutic relationship and of group therapy; E. Ability to provide therapeutic experiences that assist the patient to utilize and enhance their strengths, improve coping skills, and foster hope; F. Effective written and oral communication skills; G. Knowledge of professional standards of clinical documentation; H. Knowledge of professional code of ethics and the hospital’s ethical standards; and I. Ability to interact with others in a manner that respects diversity and differences including but not limited to culture, gender, sexual orientation, and spiritual/religious practices. **Minimum Qualifications** -Degree in Music/Recreation Therapy from an accredited college or university -Current professional certification/licensure or eligible within 6 months -Experience working in a clinical setting -Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with mental health issues. **Additional Considerations** -Prior experience in a hospital setting **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. Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code § 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02. Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gen…