Music Therapist

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,612 - 43,642; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is seeking a dedicated Music Therapist to deliver comprehensive clinical therapy to patients and families, supporting their well-being and recovery. The role involves designing interventions, documentation in the EMR, and serving as a resource to hospital units and the professional community.

The ideal candidate holds an AMTA-accredited degree, MT-BC certification (or eligibility), WELLE crisis training, and a valid Ohio driver's license, with at least one year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from AMTA-accredited program.
• Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) or eligible.
• WELLE crisis intervention training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• BLS certification within first 90 days of hire.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License upon hire.
• One year of music therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate music therapy interventions addressing biopsychosocial needs and document in EMR.
• Serve as clinical and educational resource for units and community.
• Adhere to general employee expectations to support program effectiveness.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and staff and respect rights and dignity.
• Assist and participate in research, develop topics/protocols, collect results and assist in articles.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

MT-BC

WELLE training

BLS certification

Ohio Driver's License

Music therapy experience

Education

AMTA-Accredited program

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

Cleveland Clinic Children's Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offer a comprehensive spectrum of mental health services for children from infancy through adolescence. Our pediatric psychiatric services are designed to meet the needs of children, adolescents and their families in times of adjustment or crisis. As a Music Therapist, you will provide patients with comprehensive clinical therapy services designed to help them meet individual goals and enhance their well-being. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in both the lives of patients and their families by offering them a creative outlet for various mental and physical health ailments.

A caregiver in this role works a day/evening rotation from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Design, implement and evaluate music therapy interventions to address the biopsychosocial needs of patients and families as appropriate, under the Scope of Practice of the Certification Board for Music Therapists and document in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Serve as clinical and educational resource for the hospital units and professional community regarding music therapy practice.
• Adhere to general expectations for all employees in order that the program functions in an effective manner to meet the treatment needs of patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, families, staff and hospital respecting patients' rights and dignity.
• Assist and participate in research as needed, working with teams to develop research topics and protocols, conducting research, gathering results and assisting in articles for submission.
• Assist Music Therapy Department as needed to develop and evaluate music therapy programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate music therapy observation experiences, write reports and collaborate on other projects as needed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
• Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) or Board Certified eligible from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
• WELLE (crisis intervention) training is required within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification via American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification within the first 90 days of hire
• Valid Ohio Driver's License upon hire
• One year of experience providing music therapy services (consideration will be made for time spent in practicum or internship providing music therapy services)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's Degree
• Three years of experience providing Music Therapy in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Experience as a Music or Art Therapist

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking at least 75% of the time; sitting less than 25% of the time; hand and finger dexterity and reaching with arms and hands at least 75% of the time, close vision and depth perception at least 75% of the time; hearing and talking more than 80% of the time; and pushing and pulling at least 75% of the time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $20.77

Maximum hourly: $31.68

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).