Music Therapist

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least (1) one Permanent, Full-time appointment to the Rehabilitation Therapist - Music classification. The Music Therapist works under the administrative supervision of the Program Assistant and under the general lead and clinical direction of the Chief, Rehabilitation Therapy Service.

Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Music-Safety): Use music media and activities to provide a non-threatening, self-motivating experience to assist patients in relating to the immediate environment, the self, and the community. Provide an atmosphere compatible with behavioral change, self-expression, and nonverbal and verbal communications. Responsible for the direct provision of treatment services to the patient on the home unit and in the Treatment Mall. Provide rehabilitation services to patients within the overall scope of services, techniques, and programs authorized by the Rehabilitation Therapy Service at the Department of State Hospitals, Patton.

The successful candidate must organize, plan and provide recovery-oriented courses/groups/activities whose focus is dictated by patient's objectives, as defined in the treatment plan, and provided according to approved hospital design; provide orientation for all patients regarding rehabilitation groups and leisure activities; inform patients of other special events and activities available to them in the hospital or locations so they can see the events posted via CPS; meet with and provide rehabilitation therapy services for patients who have identified needs; organize, promote, implement, or coordinate events that may enhance the patient's quality of life while hospitalized; coordinate unit party fund expenditures; meet regularly with unit activity coordinator to help plan unit parties and leisure activities; assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through accountability and supervision of controlled items used in Rehabilitation Therapy activities, responding to therapeutic strategies interventions (TSI), security breaches and intervention or management of a patient behavior; assess each assigned patient's interest in rehabilitation therapy interventions and provide written documentation of assessment in the patient's medical record; create treatment objectives based on information gathered during assessment; gather information on patient progress on their objectives through attendance in shift changes, interdisciplinary teams, group observation, patient interview and chart review; participate in the Treatment Plan Conference (TxPC) of each assigned patient providing documentation of the patient's progress in the TxP prior to the TxPC; participate in professional development activities by completing all hospital core training as scheduled, attending colloquia, special workshop, seminars, conferences, service off-sites, continuing education, individual study, or other avenues of professional development; attend and participate in monthly Rehabilitation Therapy Department service meetings; and complete and file the appropriate notes identifying the patient's progress (weekly, monthly and/or quarterly).

In addition to meeting the above recruitment criteria, Music Therapists must have the equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in music therapy or be registered with American Music Therapy Association or be eligible for such registration. Applicants must attach proof of certification or eligibility for certification to the employment application in order to be considered for a hiring interview.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the minimum qualifications, please visit the link to take the exam: Rehabilitation Therapist - Music (Safety) Exam Link

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

**Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions


Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (MUSIC-SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-501564


Position #(s):
502-000-8321-XXX

Working Title:
Music Therapist


Classification:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (MUSIC-SAFETY) $8,010.00 - $9,433.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
Multiple


Work Location:
San Bernardino County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton


Department Information
DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369

Department Website:


Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from View email address on click.appcast.io . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.


A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 501564 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.


Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.


Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Attn: HR-Employment Unit
3102 East Highland Avenue


Patton , CA 92369


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
HR-Employment Unit
3102 East Highland Avenue


Patton , CA 92369
HR is closed on weekends and holidays
07:00 AM - 04:30 PM


Required Application Package Documents


The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Please provide proof of certification or eligibility for certification to be registered with American Music Therapy Association.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Rehabilitation Therapist classification.


Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Rachel Guerrero
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.