Corinne Richards, MA, MT-BC
Bethlehem,PA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Therapist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patients' needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
- Enhanced patient well-being by designing and implementing individualized music therapy treatment plans for 30-55 patients.
- Educated families on the benefits of music therapy, providing resources for continued support at home.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, ensuring continuity of care across all disciplines involved in treatment plans.
- Established positive rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication during sessions.
- Increased client engagement through the incorporation of diverse musical styles and instruments in sessions.
- Provided supervision and mentorship for students and interns, helping shape future professionals in the field of music therapy.
Adjunct Instructor
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
07.2017 - Current
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Used lectures, discussions, and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating multimedia presentations and interactive activities into lessons.
Founding Member, Owner
Frontera Music Therapy, LLC
03.2013 - 12.2024
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within scope.
- Mentored junior team members to foster their professional development and career progression.
- Demonstrated adaptability by tailoring interventions to meet the needs of patients in various settings, such as hospitals, schools, and long-term care facilities.
- Documented session notes thoroughly, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and goals met.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Health Coach
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Guided clients in setting realistic goals, implementing effective action plans, and monitoring progress for long-term success.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques into coaching sessions for improved mental well-being among clients.
- Maintained records of clients' health progress and compared to health goals.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client interactions to ensure continuity of care and track progress effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care for clients with specific health conditions.
- Addressed clients' mental health challenges by integrating mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques into coaching sessions.
Recreation Therapist
El Paso Veteran Affairs' Health Care System
12.2012 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
- Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
- Facilitated individual recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
Education
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN12-2013
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA12-2010
Skills
- Therapeutic relationship
- Professional ethics
- Multicultural competence
- Intervention planning
- Hospice care
- Expressive arts integration
- Empathetic listening
- Clinical musicianship
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- MT-BC - Board Certified Music Therapist
- Hospice and Palliative Music Therapist
- Sound Birthing Music Therapist
Timeline
Music Therapist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
03.2022 - Current
Health Coach
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2022
Adjunct Instructor
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
07.2017 - Current
Founding Member, Owner
Frontera Music Therapy, LLC
03.2013 - 12.2024
Recreation Therapist
El Paso Veteran Affairs' Health Care System
12.2012 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Slippery Rock University
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