We are looking for a dedicated Music Therapist who enjoys empowering children and their families. You will be providing neurodiversity-affirming supports that builds confidence, independence, and joy in each child or adolescent's journey.
Join our supportive and inclusive team to make a meaningful difference
Location: Hybrid (with negotiation).
Clinic in Mayfield, Outreach to Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Regions & working from Home.
Position: Part Time (16 hours a week) with possibility of increasing with demand.
Contractor position considered.
Wages: $ per year + Super (full time) for permanent position.
Contractor rate negotiable.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Hold a Bachelor or Masters in music therapy.
* Current registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association
* 3+ years of experience as a music therapist including individual assessment and supports and group supports.
* Current First Aid and CPR training, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
* Current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Check (current and valid).
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, team members and the community.
* Experience training and educating allied health professionals, educators, families and the community.
* Passion for neurodiversity-affirming practice —dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs and affirming their unique strengths.
* Experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of communication modes and sensory processing differences.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and integrating goals from a child or adolescents team into their support.
* Desire to make a positive impact by working collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes.
* Experience and/or desire to participate in neurodiversity-affirming research projects .
Tasks and Responsibilities
* Conduct Assessments: Perform comprehensive assessments from a strengths-based lens, identifying strengths and areas of support for each child, adolescent and family.
* Develop and Implement Support Plans: Design and deliver individualised support plans that align with each child and family's goals, while ensuring evidence-based treatment and supports.
* Provide supports in the family's preferred location: Travel to schools, homes, and community settings to deliver on-site therapy, or online fostering a comfortable and accessible environment for children and families.
* Family and Caregiver Collaboration: Engage and work collaboratively with families and caregivers to support skill development, offer training, and provide guidance to reinforce therapeutic goals at home.
* Administrative Duties: Complete therapeutic administration tasks, including progress note writing, preparing reports, and managing documentation like consent forms, service agreements, and risk assessments in an efficient and timely manner.
* Autonomy over your own schedule: Schedule your ideal week to fit in with your life
* Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary team meetings and joint sessions, as required.
* Ensure all individuals goals and services align with neurodiversity-affirming practice: Utilise neurodiversity-affirming approaches that respect each child's unique strengths, supporting neurodivergent identities and providing holistic care.
* Pay rate: $42.30 – $50.00 per hour + super (negotiable based on KPIs and experience)
* Flexible working hours / schedule your week to fit in with your life.
* Part time (8-16 hours per week) with potential to extend depending on need.
* Working within an experienced and growing team of speech pathologists, a social worker and other allied health professionals.
Ready to Apply?
Email Linda (Neuro Flourish owner) a copy of your CV and complete the form (apply now).
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