Job description
We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Central State Hospital (CSH) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).
Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Music Therapist. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: completion of treatment team functions including completion of client assessments, formulation of treatment plans including treatment objectives and interventions, the development and implementation of quality music therapy services for adult patients, ranging in age from 18 to 65 years old as well as conducting evening, weekend and holiday leisure services.
Services provided are therapeutic, goal oriented and directed toward rehabilitation and/or modification of specific mental, physical or social behaviors, as directed by the treatment plan. Additional duties will include (but are not limited to): operating a state vehicle, participating in special unit activities , department and hospital activities, and utilizing Recovery and TOVA techniques with clients.
Minimum Qualifications
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
Qualified candidates must have a Music Therapy Degree (graduate or undergraduate) from an accredited school. Work/internship in Music Therapy under a Board Certified Music Therapist, experience dealing with various types of mental and physical disorders. Experience in evaluating, establishing treatment intervention and assessing effectiveness of treatment interventions is also required.
Candidates should also be Board certified or complete certification within 1 year of hire.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Candidates must be able to work irregular work week and hours when necessary.
Occasionally conducting evening, weekend and holiday leisure services.
Qualified candidates must have a Music Therapy Degree (graduate or undergraduate) from an accredited school. Work/internship in Music Therapy under a Board Certified Music Therapist, experience dealing with various types of mental and physical disorders. Experience in evaluating, establishing treatment intervention and assessing effectiveness of treatment interventions is also required.
Candidates should also be Board certified or complete certification within 1 year of hire.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Candidates must be able to work irregular work week and hours when necessary.
Occasionally conducting evening, weekend and holiday leisure services.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements
An extensive criminal history background investigation, reference checks, and drug testing will be conducted.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Central State Hospital accepts only on-line applications. To be considered for this position, you must complete an application through the online employment system at
http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you prefer to use (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.
LIST ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE. IN DESCRIBING YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Each submission is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. This review is based on the actual narrative provided by the applicant, not on the basis of job titles listed. Therefore, it is essential to provide descriptive information prior to submission for consideration. Please call (804) 524-7111 for any assistance needed.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and Central State Hospital, that all aspects of human resource management be conducted 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; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, CSH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference.
In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you prefer to use (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.
LIST ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE. IN DESCRIBING YOUR RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Each submission is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. This review is based on the actual narrative provided by the applicant, not on the basis of job titles listed. Therefore, it is essential to provide descriptive information prior to submission for consideration. Please call (804) 524-7111 for any assistance needed.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and Central State Hospital, that all aspects of human resource management be conducted 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; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) organization, CSH honors the Commonwealth’s veteran’s hiring preference.
State agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with national service experience are encouraged to apply.
Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability? If yes, please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section.
Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability? If yes, please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Central State Hospital is a DBHDS (Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services) facility. DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request medical or religious accommodations. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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