Job Description and Duties

STUDENT ASSISTANT - MUSIC THERAPY INTERN

The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Rehabilitation Therapy Services Department has an intermittent-actual time worked vacancy for Student Assistant-Music Therapy Intern. Please contact the music therapy internship director at DSHNSH_MTInternshipDirector@dsh.ca.gov with any questions.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Position will be filled based upon budget approval.

Applicants possessing experience working with adult patients in a psychiatric and/or forensic facility are preferred. Expectations for entering internship include completion of coursework towards a degree in Music Therapy with the anticipated completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalency from a university with a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association.

All interested qualified applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit Form STD 678 Employment Application electronically through your CalCareers account, by mail or hand delivered to the Human Resources

• Exam/Hiring Unit located at Wilkens Cottage by the final filing date. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, "Student Assistant- Music Therapy Intern

• JC# 427957 in the "Job Title(s)" section of the application.

• Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678.

• Attach college transcripts and Proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an appropriate college or university program.

• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD. 678

• Completed Music Therapy Internship Supplemental Application.

• Please review Special Requirements below.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-427957

Position #(s):

480-190-4870-XXX

Working Title:

STUDENT ASSISTANT - MUSIC THERAPY INTERN

Classification:

STUDENT ASSISTANT

$2,985.00 - $3,281.20 A

$3,194.00 - $3,511.04 B

$3,415.00 - $3,758.56 C

$3,655.00 - $4,022.72 D

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Student Assistant

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals

• Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Please include with your application a separate document with answers to all the following questions:

• Why did you choose to enter the field of Music Therapy?

• For what reasons did you select DSH-Napa as a music therapy clinical training site?

• Please describe three things you learned from your field experience. In what areas did you see personal growth? Professional growth? How did you address and include cultural diversity in your sessions?

• What are your areas of strength and weakness when working with this specific population?

• What do you most hope to gain from your internship experience?

• List three treatment goals that might be addressed in music therapy with a forensic/mental health population. Describe one possible music therapy intervention for each goal.

• List any other special skills, personal traits, interests, and accomplishments that you bring to this position. What do you have to offer that makes you unique?

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Please submit three (3) letters of recommendation. One (1) must be from your music therapy advisor and one (1) from a clinical music therapy supervisor. These letters must include an assessment of your interpersonal skills, music skills, and knowledge of music therapy practice and procedure. The third letter can be at your discretion (though no relatives please), perhaps a music professor familiar with your musical skills, or a professor who can attest to why you would be a good candidate for our internship program.

• Signed and dated verification of eligibility for internship from your academic supervisor.

• An evaluation of competency form completed by your academic supervisor.

• Current resumé or CV that includes practicum experience

• Audition

• Please video yourself and include a link to the videos in a document. Submit this document with your application. Demonstration of musical skills through the following:

• Play your choice of 3 different major keys with a I-vi-IV-V-I chord progression on keyboard and guitar using different musical styles. Improvise vocally over one on each instrument.

• Play your choice of 2 different minor keys with the same chord progression on keyboard and guitar. Improvise vocally over one on each instrument.

• Sing two songs with self-accompaniment on either keyboard or guitar.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/19/2024

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Attn: Exams/Hiring Unit

• ME.

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Exam/Hiring Unit ME.

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is required and must be included.

• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa

Human Resources Contact:

Melissa Eilbracht

(000) -

melissa.eilbracht@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Tiffani Emerson Morris

(707) 312-6255

tiffani.emersonmorris@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Alternate Range Criteria 060

ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 60 Revised 11/6/90

Range A. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with lower division undergraduate standing. (Lower division typically refers to freshmen or sophomores who have completed no more than 60 semester units acceptable toward graduation.)

Range B. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing. (Upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors who have completed not less than 60 nor more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation.)

Range C. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing (upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors who have completed not less than 60 nor more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation) and a minimum of 500 hours' work experience in a student program in the California state service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from the California state service.)

Range D. Evidence of successful completion of one year of upper division work in accounting, business administration, economics, or related fields including either: (1) at least 12 semester hours of courses related to fiscal management such as elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, or business law; or (2) at least 12 semester hours of courses related to management information systems or computer science.

or

Evidence of successful completion or more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation and proof of application for enrollment in supplemental college course work. or A minimum of 1,000 hours of experience in a student program in the California state service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from the California state service.)

Applicant Survey

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment Survey

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareers Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Please note: This survey is separate from the job application. It will not be viewed by hiring managers nor used in any employment decisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.