Job Opportunity – Portland, OR

Job Title: Activities & Volunteer Coordinator
Organization: Rose Villa
Population: Older adults

Rose Villa is an independent, non-profit Senior Community, and we are seeking an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator to support the 40 elders living in our person-centered nursing home—Madrona Grove Supportive Living.

The Activities & Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing meaningful, fun, and engaging activities that build upon each resident’s individual strengths and match their interests. The person in this position must be able to see beyond a person’s physical or cognitive limitations and support them to live full and meaningful lives. This person works with minimal supervision and must bring their “A” game every day.

Must have completed a State of Oregon approved activities director course and obtained certification, or be willing to do so within 6 months from the date of hire. Experience in long-term care and particularly in working with people with dementia is a huge plus. Experience in music or art therapy is also a huge bonus. Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.

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Job Opportunity – Lake Havasu City, AZ

Job Title: Music Therapist
Organization: Mile Markers
Population: Children and adults, developmental disabilities and mental health
Hours: Full-time

Description:
Responsible for assessment of services, plan of cares, daily documentation, progress notes, treatment (individual and/or group), and collaboration with multiple disciplines. Treatment population will be 3 years of age through adulthood, individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health concerns.

Responsibilities and Duties:
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Job Opportunity – San Francisco, CA

Job Title: Music Therapist
Organization: Music for Therapy
Population: Persons with disabilities, older adults

Music for Therapy is currently accepting resumes from Music Therapists for clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Various individual and group sessions are available in locations including San Francisco, Berkeley, Fairfield, Fremont, San Jose and the Peninsula. One or more Music Therapists are needed to serve these music therapy clients.

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WRAMTA Bylaws Change Spring 2018

The following proposed change to the current WRAMTA Bylaws will be presented to the membership for vote at the 2018 WRAMTA Regional Conference in Ontario, CA in March 2018. The current WRAMTA Bylaws can be found at the bottom of the following page:

https://www.wramta.org/organizations-and-education/

MOTION: Amend Article IV, Section 5.  Add “Marketing Committee” as a standing committee.

Rationale: Because of the continuing importance of Marketing in the Western Region, the Executive Board voted unanimously to add a Marketing Committee to the Standing Committee section.

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Clinical Practice Networking Committee | Fall 2017

2017 Clinical Practice Networking Committee AMTA National Conference St. Louis, MO Kathrine Lee, MT-BC Clinical Practice Networking Committee representatives continue to expand networking and mentoring opportunities by organizing and supporting…

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