Licensed and Board-Certified Music Therapist
Resume:
Tom Gerni
Person-Centered therapeutic approaches in multiple professional population settings
Cambridge, MD 21613
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Music therapy interventions can be designed to: Promote Wellness, Manage Stress, Alleviate Pain, Express Feelings, Enhance Memory, Learn skills,
Improve Communication. Promote Physical Rehabilitation. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPIST / MUSIC THERAPIST
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST OF DELEWARE - Seaford, DE August 2018 to Present
Provide assessment, treatment planning, individual and group Music Therapy to adolescent youth referred by Dept. of Family Services in concert with supportive developmental and relational skills- building models within person-centered services to at risk youth. Part-time position, flexible. Contract Music Therapist
Arklife Music Therapy - Cambridge, MD
February 2016 to Present
Music Therapy Services in Integrated Care settings including Hospice, In-Patient MH and Substance Abuse Treatment [Sun Behavioral of Delaware], Nursing and Rehab Centers. DIRECTOR OF THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES
Autumn Lake Health Care and Rehabilitation Center - Denton, MD May 2018 to April 2019
Assess needs of residents in Health and Rehabilitation Center, develop Activities Plan of Care, responsible for implementing therapeutic activities to individuals and groups in three levels of care including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory/dementia program. Leadership team and Clinical Review team multi-disciplinary collaboration, Care Plan reviews, summaries and quarterly review of Plan of Care. Personally conduct Music Therapy and Activity Assessments, session planning and implementation. Supervision of 4 Activities Assistants, direct report to Facility Administrator. ACTIVTIES THERAPIST / MUSIC THERAPIST
Adventist Behavioral Health and Wellness Services - Salisbury, MD September 2015 to February 2018
Provide assessment, treatment planning and implementation as part of multi-disciplinary team to child and adolescent in-patient, residential treatment center, and partial hospitalization programs at Cambridge MD campus; adult psychiatric in-patient and partial hospitalization program at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury MD. Designed specific treatment interventions for groups and individuals consistent with goals and objectives identified. Increased patient involvement in treatment and therapeutic activities to optimize stabilization, rehabilitation, resulting in reduced in-patient hospitalization or re-hospitalization.
LEAD COUNSELOR,
Dominion Youth/day services - Lynchburg, VA
March 2015 to August 2015
Public Middle School diversion program by referral of school faculty, to enable students to remain within the school population; Behavioral and supportive-level counseling, crisis intervention, collaborative and regular communication with administrators, parents to achieve behavioral and academic goals. Short- term position due to vendor/contract change.
CLINICIAN III
Horizon Behavioral Health - Lynchburg, VA
February 2008 to March 2015
CHILD and ADOLESCENT PROGRAMS : INTENSIVE IN-HOME, CRISIS, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS SERVICES, Case Management.
Provided multi-disciplinary approach to include family therapy, substance abuse counseling, group therapy together with licensed clinician.
Developmental services - Autistic Spectrum focus
Alternative Day Treatment School staff,
Music Therapist Intern
State of Texas Department of State Health Services - Terrell, TX September 2006 to April 2007
Clinical supervised internship in psychiatric setting with children, adolescents, and adults through a wide spectrum of care. Included special projects to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, event production, intensive assessment and treatment planning, chapel service assistance. MUSIC SPECIALIST / CLUBHOUSE COUNSELOR / RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST Mount Rogers Community Services Board - Wytheville, VA November 2001 to September 2006
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectic Behavioral services to Adult and Children: SED, SMI, Autistic Spectrum, Communication Disorders, Mood Disorders, Learning Disorders. Introduced Out- patient, and Specialized School. Music Therapy groups to train self-regulation and social communication skills. Provided residential supports for daily living skills, community integration, and agency outreach. Director of Music Ministry
First Presbyterian Church - Pulaski, VA
September 1999 to January 2004
Plan, study, rehearse liturgical worship service music with adult and children's choirs in traditional and more contemporary genre, perform solo and accompaniment to others, provide part time support to other ministry programs of the church, youth group, feeding programs. Incorporated training in music ministry and studio instruction. Member Presbyterian Association of Musicians. Education
BACHELOR OF MUSIC in THERAPY
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
May 2007
Bachelor's in Music Therapy [major], Psychology [minor] Teacher in "University Community Arts School" - Radford, VA 1999 to May 2005
Adjunct Faculty in Music, Bible and Religion Major King College - Bristol, TN
1995 to 1996
Associate in Arts & Sciences: Education
Wytheville Community College
1992 to 1995
Skills
• CPR (10+ years)
• EMR Systems (6 years)
• Therapy (10+ years)
• Case Management (7 years)
• Counseling (8 years)
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Management (2 years)
• Documentation (10+ years)
• Mental Health (10+ years)
• problem solving / leadership (6 years)
• problem solving
• Pastoral Care, Theology (10+ years)
• Customer Service
• Typing
• Leadership Experience
• Recreational Therapy
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Child & Family Counseling
• Addiction Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Autism Experience
• Crisis Intervention
• Mental Health Counseling
• Behavioral Therapy
• Special Education
• Motivational Interviewing
• Hospital Experience
• Teaching
• Behavioral health
• Developmental disabilities experience
• Data collection
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Hospice Care
• Meeting Facilitation
• Behavior Management
• Medication Administration
• Program Development
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Dementia Care
• Experience with Children
• Crisis Management
Links
http://cbmt.org
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-gerni-music4health
Certifications and Licenses
Board Certified Music Therapist
July 2007 to December 2022
• www.cbmt.org Certificate # 08507
• Nationally recognized
• State by state license
First Aid CPR AED
June 2021 to June 2023
Heart-Saver CPR / First Aid
Assessments
Critical Thinking — Expert
May 2019
Using logic to solve problems.
Full results: Expert
Early Childhood Development — Proficient
August 2020
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Proficient
Electronic Health Records: Best Practices — Proficient February 2020
Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use Full results: Proficient
Teamwork: Interpersonal Skills — Proficient
July 2019
Resolving disputes, solving team problems, and understanding nonverbal cues. Full results: Proficient
Elementary School Classroom Management — Familiar
January 2020
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms. Full results: Familiar
Elementary school classroom management — Familiar
October 2020
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Full results: Familiar
Work style: Reliability — Completed
October 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Completed
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Additional Information
SKILLS
• Strong collaborative skills with Allied Professions, Teachers, Administrators
• Applied Research and Clinical coordination. UMES / NIH research.
• Advanced Certification of Counseling Skills Center for Music Therapy, End of Life Care
• Board-Certified Music Therapist MT-BC Certificate #08507 www.cbmt.org
• Accomplished multi-instrumentalist
• Trained IMCAP-ND assessment; Neurologic/developmental clinician
• Experience in Health Care software applications, assessments, treatment planning and delivery including Point Click Care, Epic and others
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks and roles with detailed preparation, session reviews.
• Choral instruction, conducting, performance
• 30 years private studio instruction
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