Behavioral Health Therapist I - Music Therapy

Behavioral Therapist 1

Inova Arts and Healing Program is looking for a dedicated Behavioral Therapist 1 with music therapy experience to join the team. The role will conduct individual, family, and group music therapy sessions for adults in the hospital inpatient setting. The position will share time between Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.

• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and more.

Behavioral Therapist 1 Job Responsibilities

• Conducts individual and group music therapy sessions for adolescents and/or adults in inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Assesses patients' needs and develop personalized music therapy plans tailored to their specific goals, including emotional expression, pain management, cognitive rehabilitation, and stress reduction.

• Utilizes a variety of musical interventions (e. g., live music, songwriting, listening exercises) to address physical, emotional, social, and psychological challenges.

• Collaborates with healthcare professionals (e. g., physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists) to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment plans.

• Monitors patient progress and adjust therapy techniques to ensure effectiveness, documenting progress notes and assessments as required by hospital policies.

• Leads music therapy groups, workshops, and education sessions, fostering a safe, creative, and supportive environment for patients

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in mental health, social work, counseling, psychology, or behavioral health-related field

• Experience: Internship in mental health or substance use disorder treatment completed within 90 days of employment.

• Certification: Basic Life Support Within 3 Months. CPI in-person training for non-violent crisis intervention, receive CPI blue card within 6 months of hire. After 9/1/25, Vistelar replaces CPI for new and renewed de-escalation certifications.

• Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP) within 5 years. Must comply with the appropriate licensing board requirement for registering as a Resident in Training or Supervisee in Clinical Social Work or applicable title identified by the specific licensing board within 4 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates have Board Certification in Music Therapy (MTBC).

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience.

And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.