Music Therapy Program Manager

Children’s Music Fund(Children's Music Fund) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides Music Therapy Servicesto children affected by chronic conditions or life-altering illnesses to help them on their journey towards a better quality of life.

Position:Music Therapy Program Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-Time Employee, 37.5 hours per week

Focus: Music Therapy Program Manager has operational responsibility and oversight of Children’s Music Fund’s Music Therapy Services, management of the Music Therapists and the research data acquired in alignment with the strategic objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Set, assign and distribute hours to each Music Therapist monthly, conditions and experience permitting.
• Oversight of Music Therapy Services which includes the program’s purpose, goals, objectives, and outcomes, both desired and to date.
• Management of the Children's Music Fund Kids Network, engaging alumni, families, and partners regularly.
• Oversight of program and event volunteers.
• MonitorMusic Therapy Services, outcomes and guidelines align with those set by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), including accreditation standards.
• Create and implement streamlined program processes and procedures, in accordance with industry best practices, including protected health information.
• Source, interview and build a national network of board-certified Music Therapists.
• Conduct outreach for recipient referrals, from hospitals, clinics,associations and other similar sources.
• Recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve annual strategic goals.
• Provide smooth and effective execution of Music Therapy program, and regularly evaluate program components, collect and record data, metrics, and outcomes, from inquiry to completion of service.
• Review and approve monthly expenses/hours/invoices from Music Therapists.
• Manage enrollment process to qualify recipients for services and match with Music Therapists based on need and intake assessment.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and semi-annual reports, as requested; host meetings to communicate regularly at all levels in the organization.
• Support research efforts and publishing of papers related to benefits of Music Therapy. Children's Music Fund. Serve as a member of the Research Committee.
• Other activities as needed to support the Children's Music Fund organization’s mission.
• Participate in Children's Music Fund events, conferences, and meetings, as requested.
• Provide data requested to support the Annual Impact Statement, grant proposals, fundraising, and marketing efforts.
• Provide direct service Music Therapy sessions with CMF Kids, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking preferred.
• Excellence in organizational management and communication skills with proven leadership experience with the ability to advise, manage, and develop a strong network of Music Therapists, healthcare professionals, associations and families.
• Must be a board-certified Music Therapist and maintain current certification along with an American Music Therapy Association membership.
• Mission-driven, positive attitude, high-integrity, and self-directed while working as part of a team.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative in developing approaches in planning and executing recipient and referral programs.
• Ability to work effectively independently remotely and in collaboration with Executive Director, President, Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Music Therapists, related professional and medical associations, families, volunteers and multiple recipient referral sources.
• Strong background collecting and analyzing data for Music Therapy research, preferred.
• 2-5 years of direct service, managing programs; preferably Music Therapy programs with children.
• Must be available evenings and weekends, as needed.