Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities – Music Therapist

• Assess the resident/client’s needs and strengths 
• Assessing the musical and non-musical behaviours of the client 
• Plan, conduct, review and assess therapy sessions to monitor effectiveness and to aid the planning of subsequent sessions 
• Provide quality and professional music therapy services through individual and group music therapy sessions 
• Set relevant and appropriate goals for clients (where applicable) 
• Work independently with' good interpersonal and communication skills
• Encourage residents/clients to take part in the session and support them by responding musically
• Encourage residents/clients to use a range of accessible musical instruments and their own voice to express themselves 
• Help residents/clients to explore the world of sound and create a musical language of their own 
• Support residents/clients’ creative development and facilitate positive changes in their behaviour and well-being 
• Help residents/clients to develop an increased self-awareness 
• Write and maintain case notes and reports 
• Maintain musical instruments and music therapy equipment 

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Arts in Music Therapy from an accredited institution 
• Registration with relevant professional body or music therapy association 

Other Information

• Able to work well with other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Proficient with the guitar or keyboard and in vocal skills 
• Teamwork and passion to serve the intellectual disabilities