Music Therapist

University Hospitals

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 64,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks a Music Therapist to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate music therapy for hospitalized adults and families. You will plan groups for inpatients/outpatients/staff, and mentor practicum/internship students while contributing to professional growth and collaboration.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Music Therapy; MT-BC certification or eligibility within 90 days, and preferred AMTA membership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy required.
MT-BC certification or eligibility within 90 days.
American Music Therapy Association membership preferred.
Completed music therapy internship and MTBC exam eligibility required (less than 1 year).

Responsibilities

Assess, develop, implement and evaluate Music Therapy interventions for adults and families.
Plan and implement music therapy groups for inpatients/outpatients/staff.
Evaluate and mentor practicum and internship students as appropriate.
Engage in professional growth and collaboration; identify funding opportunities.
Adhere to PHI policies and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Musical proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & evaluation

Adaptable to diverse patient needs

PHI compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

American Music Therapy Association member (Preferred)

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Job Description - Music Therapist (260008I5)

Music Therapist - (260008I5)

A Brief Overview

Position Summary/Essential Duties:1. Assess, develop, implement and evaluate Music Therapy interventions to address the age-specific psychosocial and physiological needs of hospitalized adults and families2. Plan and implement music therapy groups for inpatients/outpatients/staff3. Evaluate and mentor practicum and internship students as appropriate4. Professional growth, information sharing and collaboration 5. Create and implement innovative ways to secure funding

What You Will Do

Assess, develop, implement and evaluate Music Therapy interventions to address the age-specific psychosocial and physiological needs of hospitalized adults and families
Plan and implement music therapy groups for inpatients/outpatients/staff
Evaluate and mentor practicum and internship students as appropriate
Professional growth, information sharing and collaboration
Create and implement innovative ways to secure funding

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy (Required) or
Member American Music Therapy Association (Preferred)

Work Experience

less than 1 year Completed music therapy internship and eligible for MTBC exam (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrate competence with a variety of musical instruments and skills, i.e., transposition, improvisation, song writing, instrumental/vocal arranging, drumming, and adapting instruments and therapeutic music interventions to a variety of culturally, ethnically, racially diverse, medically, developmentally and physiologically impaired patients. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of research design and methodology, patient assessment and evaluation techniques. (Required proficiency)
Strong interest in multi-disciplinary team approach. (Required proficiency)
Basic computer knowledge (Required proficiency)

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