INTRODUCTION
The Department of Health Services (DHS), Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI) is recruiting to fill a Music and Audio Program Coordinator.
MMHI is located on the north side of Madison and offers a beautiful campus environment, convenient free parking and an onsite workout facility. MMHI is an inpatient psychiatric facility, with one outpatient program, specializing in serving patients with complex psychiatric conditions, often combined with certain problem behaviors. MMHI is an integral part of the entire Wisconsin mental health service delivery system.
MMHI is part of the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS). DCTS is committed to helping all state residents live their best lives through an interconnected web of behavioral health services. Watch this video to learn more about the work of DCTS.
As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you’ll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:
- 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months.
- Top rated health plan options starting at $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
- Exceptional pension plan with a 7.2% employer match in 2025 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
- Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
POSITION SUMMARY
As the Music and Audio Program Coordinator, you will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team on MJTC and coordinate MJTC’s music therapy program, performing the following duties:
- coordinate, facilitate, instruct, and evaluate music and audio production and other leisure interest therapy programming in conformance with unit goals and treatment methods.
- perform security related tasks, functions, and responsibilities to assure a clean, safe, and secure environment in accordance with federal, state, DHS, MMHI, and unit policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:
- Experience with audio or music production performing duties such as recording, designing, manipulating and mixing sound effects, music, dialog, etc.
- Experience with sound engineering, digital audio technology, the recording industry, or applying the principals of acoustics.
- Experience with copyright and legal issues.
- Experience integrating knowledge of multicultural issues, ethnic diversity or individual differences into therapeutic programming.
Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:
- Certified or eligible for certification in Audio Production or a related field. Eligible is defined as someone who is in the process of being certified (still going to school for Audio Production or related field).
- Experience with individuals with behavior issues or psychiatric needs.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience applying techniques to evaluate behavior change and treatment effectiveness.
- Two or more years of experience as a professional Therapist.
Your letter of qualifications is limited to one (1) page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.
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