Research Program Coordinator I

Job Description: The Music Therapist will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair) who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results. Job Responsibilities: - Evaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis - Establish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools - Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes - Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner - Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team - Provide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes - Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings - Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms - Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities - Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologists, occupational therapists, nursing, research assistance/paraprofessionals, neuropsychologist, social workers - Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis - Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills - Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings - Assist in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training). - Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. - Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA. - Other discipline-specific responsibilities e.g.environmental music based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education) Research and Innovation Duties: - Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly) - Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily) - Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student) - Grand Rounds to include: preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (semi-annual hands-on practicum or quiz) - Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled) - Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions - Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training - For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas Minimum Qualifications: - Must have bachelor's degree in music therapy - Must have valid Music Therapist-Board Certification (MT-BC). - Must have 2 years of clinical experience working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement. - Must have excellent communication skills. - Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently. - Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team. - MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR. Research experience is preferred. Benefits: - Health insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off - Transportation Management Account Job Type: Full-time / In-person Hours: Monday through Friday, typically 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000 (based on experience)