Music Therapist Temporary On-Call

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.The role of the On-call Music Therapist is an opportunity to help the foster youth in our STRTP to express emotions in a positive manner while exploring their creativity. The On-Call Music Therapist is also responsible for ensuring proper care is provided in accordance with program. The On-Call Music Therapist will provide services at the El Nido residential location and will provide clinical interventions using music and other expressive arts when indicated.This role is a temporary engagement due to being funded via the Pasadena Showcase House 2024 grant. STARTING PAY RANGE:$27 - $28.84 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)**Temporary position for 6 months (3-4 hours per week)**Job Qualifications:Masters' Degree in related field required.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Registered MFT, MSW, APCC or Psy. D/Ph. D Intern in CaliforniaMust have a valid intern number registered with the state and in good standing. Must maintain valid intern number, registration and good standing with the state as a condition of employment. Experience using music and expressive arts in a behavioral health setting.Experience with instruments, music, media and sound equipment.Music Therapy certification preferredAttend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations. DMH experience preferred. Fluent in English required.All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug and health screen. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.Due to the direct contact, we have with vulnerable populations, services we perform in the community, relevant CDPH orders, and CDC guidance, Sycamores mandates COVID-19 vaccinations. Accordingly, employees are required to (i) have a COVID- 19 vaccine and their booster shot if booster eligible which is authorized for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization by the first day of work OR (ii) obtain a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief. To request an accommodation, please notify Sheila Domingue at Shdomingue@sycamores.org. All offers of employment are conditioned on satisfying one of above. No inquiries of vaccination status will be made until after a conditional offer of employment has been extended. Sycamores prohibits discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic, including disability, perceived disability, or religion. Sycamores will not retaliate against any employee or candidate for requesting a reasonable accommodation pursuant to this policy.This is a temporary position for 6 months (3-4- hours per week) based out of the residential site in Altadena, CA.Other details Pay Type Hourly Apply Now