Department of Administrative Services
Rehabilitation Therapist 2 (Music) (35 Hour) (6897HC)
$34.90-$47.31 Hourly / $2,443.16-$3,311.43 BiWeekly /
$63,766.22-$86,428.06 Yearly
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In a state facility this class is accountable
for the planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of professional
therapy programs in a recognized therapeutic discipline for individuals with
physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of a Rehabilitation Therapy Supervisor or other employee of higher grade; may receive direct instructions from physicians in individual cases.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May lead Rehabilitation Therapists 1, other professionals and/or therapy assistants and interns; may provide training, consultation and direction to direct care staff on issues and activities relating to specialty.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Selects, plans, administers and implements a
therapeutic program by utilizing the music therapy function to teach skills to
correct disorders in intellectual, emotional or motor status of an individual;
writes and implements treatment plans; plans, schedules and conducts individual
and group activities; actively participates in admission, treatment and
discharge planning of a individual; participates in interdisciplinary team
meetings presenting cases and discussing future treatment goals and objectives
for a individual; participates in institutional, professional and community
groups and/or task forces; participates in staff meetings and on
interdisciplinary committees; trains and supervises staff and individuals in
application of a specific discipline; provides in-service training to other
staff; attends and participates in workshops and conferences; gathers and uses
data from observation and diagnostic tests to develop goals and new activities;
coordinates therapy services with other disciplines such as occupational or
physical therapy; selects appropriate materials and implements a therapeutic
program to meet needs of individual; maintains and orders equipment; observes,
records and evaluates individual progress; may transport and escort individuals
to community functions; may teach direct care and paraprofessional staff in
application of a specific therapy; may make adaptive equipment; may serve as a
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional; performs related duties as
required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of principles and
practices of the therapeutic music discipline; knowledge of physical and intellectual
disorders; knowledge of individual and group dynamics; considerable
interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; skill
in evaluating client needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Incumbents
in this class must possess a bachelor's or graduate degree in music therapy or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education, and certification as a music therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor of said board.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of
professional experience in a rehabilitation music therapy program performing
such activities as program evaluation, planning and application for individuals
with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Note: For state employees this will be interpreted as one (1) year of
experience at the level of Rehabilitation Therapist 1 or its equivalent.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class may be required to
possess and maintain a certificate as a Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.),
and/or lifesaving (CPR, First Aid) from the American Red Cross.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language
or proficient in the use of American Sign Language in certain positions.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some
danger of injury and moderately disagreeable conditions while providing
treatment to individuals.
JOB CLASS DESIGNATION
Classified/Non-Examined
JOB CLASS DESIGNATION
Classified/Non-Examined
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
(37)-Therapy - (Speech/Physical/Occup/etc)
BARGAINING UNIT
(11)-HEALTH PROF (P-1)
EEO
(2)-Professional
SALARY INFORMATION
HC 23
CANCELLATION CLAUSE
This replaces the existing specification for the class of Rehabilitation Therapist 2 (Music) (35 Hour) in Salary Group HC 23 approved effective January 31, 2020. (Revised to modify General Experience) Final No. 22-063
EFFECTIVE DATE
05/17/2022
CLASS: 6897HC; EST: 1/21/1983; REV: 5/18/2022;