A Place To Be (APTB), a nationally recognized, award-winning, nonprofit is looking for a highly qualified, passionate Full Time Clinical Manager to join our team. All APTB staff members are active collaborators in our mission to create community, belonging, and hope through music therapy, performance, and the expressive arts. Top candidates demonstrate empathetic and clear leadership with strong reflective, management, collaboration, and organizational experience, and they are versed in trauma/culturally informed care. APTB works with diverse populations, Dx, and ages. This role is primarily responsible for managing a team of music therapists and creative arts specialists while supporting wrap-around care in alignment with the mission and vision of A Place To Be.                                                                                                    

Primary Responsibilities/Duties

• Clinical Presence –
  • Maintain a small caseload of individuals and/or groups and possibly sub for other therapists as needed when appropriate
• Clinical Supervision and Education –
  • Support therapists’ achievement of goals and objectives for clients through weekly individual and group supervision
  • Track and report clinical outcomes and other relevant data as requested
  • Ensure highest quality in delivery of all clinical services
  • Support client transitions, assessments, progress reports and evaluations
  • Support ongoing education of the therapy/program team
  • Collaborate on interdisciplinary teams in service of clients and the mission
• Internship & Practicum Program
  • Oversee the Intern Coordinator, supporting them to ensure the successful delivery of APTB’s Internship and Practicum Program including clinical oversight, quality training, compliance with university requirements, risk mitigation, and supervision

Additional Qualities or Duties

• Demonstrate understanding of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and community-based approaches and an acceptance of different religious and cultural beliefs and values
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, openness to feedback, ethical judgment, resourcefulness, kindness, and strong presence
• Demonstrate critical thinking and a commitment to top quality in all work produced
• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of HIPAA compliance
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and organization events as requested
• Support a positive atmosphere of care and respect for all who interact with APTB
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a creatives arts therapy and/or clinical management experience in social work, counseling, or related field, preferably with a background in arts experiences
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management position
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Must pass a criminal background check, be able to lift 40lbs (basic equipment), and have mobility to serve clients in multiple ways (crouching, floor-time, etc.)

Benefits Package, Salary, and Schedule

• The benefits package includes access to health insurance (with options for vision & dental), matching 401(k) plans, life insurance program, generous paid time off + sick leave + Federal Holidays (totaling approximately 5 weeks/year), annual professional membership dues paid and other professional development opportunities available. Clients, scheduling, billing, equipment, technology, space, and supervision provided. Career growth opportunities.

• Salary Range: $63k – $71k full time, exempt, salaried position
  • Possible relocation stipend available

• Work occurs primarily in Leesburg, VA
  • Just 1 hour outside of Washington DC, 1.5 hours outside of Baltimore
  • APTB work hours fall generally between 10:00am to 7:30pm Monday through Saturday (actual schedule and hours will be determined with applicant). Some nights or weekends may occur for community/special events with advanced notice. 

TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to kim@aplacetobeva.org

• Include 3 professional references (name, position/title, relationship to applicant, email and phone number)

• Music Therapists: please submit 2 videos as follows:(uploading to YouTube with a private link often works best)
• A piano & vocal piece 
• A guitar & vocal piece
  • For both pieces, be sure we can see your hands. Prior to playing, please share an example of how you would use this song in a clinical setting. Name the type of setting you would use it in, what population, and anything else you’d like to share

APTB is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

All employment decisions at APTB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other status protected by the law. APTB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.