Rosemary Takacs
Nashville,TN
Summary
Experienced music therapist and behavior specialist skilled in implementing evidence-based practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring optimal patient care and effective treatment adjustments. Seeking a career change to use transferable skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Rogers Behavioral Health
Brentwood, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based techniques (CBT, DBT, ERP) to facilitate behavioral change in patients.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for patients.
- Monitored patient progress and refined treatment plans to ensure alignment with therapeutic goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
Music Therapist
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Offered individualized music therapy services in psych emergency room and med/psych unit to enhance patient engagement and emotional expression.
- Facilitated psychoeducational music therapy groups across six inpatient behavioral health units, addressing diverse needs of adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with varying diagnoses and acuities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate therapy into patient care.
- Supervised senior practicum students from Belmont University's music therapy program, guiding their clinical development during psychiatric placements.
Music Therapist
TriStar Skyline Madison Campus
Madison, TN
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Delivered psychoeducational music therapy groups across five inpatient behavioral health units (and outpatient programs through July 2022), enhancing patient engagement.
- Participated in Professional Practice Council and Zero Suicide initiative, fostering collaborative strategies to improve patient and staff safety.
- Supervised senior-level practicum students from Belmont University's music therapy program during their psychiatric clinical placement.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2020
Skills
- Therapeutic techniques
- Evidence-based methods
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal relationships
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Microsoft programs
Certification
- Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC)
Certification Board for Music Therapists
Valid 03/2021 - 03/2031
ID: 16445
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Rogers Behavioral Health
03.2025 - Current
Music Therapist
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2024 - 05.2025
Music Therapist
TriStar Skyline Madison Campus
08.2021 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Queens University of Charlotte