Music Therapist

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

On-site childcare

Merit increases

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Music Therapist to assess, design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based music therapy interventions for adult patients and families, primarily in palliative and end-of-life contexts. The role includes developing treatment plans, documenting care, and educating staff on therapy benefits.

The position requires board certification upon hire and CPR/CPR AED certification, with opportunities for growth within a renowned medical center in Dallas, Texas.

Qualifications

• < 1 year experience (6 months to 1 year) in music therapy or related field.
• Music Therapist Board Certification required upon hire; CPR/CPR AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based music therapy interventions addressing psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical needs.
• Create and manage individualized treatment plans and maintain patient documentation.
• Collaborate with health care teams and contribute to program planning and growth.
• Ensure departmental standards and professional practice requirements are upheld.
• Educate staff about the benefits of music therapy across disciplines.

Skills

Music therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Music Therapy

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY

The Music Therapist is responsible for assessing, designing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based music therapy interventions that address the psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical needs of patients and families. This role develops and manages individualized treatment plans, maintains accurate clinical documentation, collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, contributes to program development and growth initiatives, and educates staff on the therapeutic benefits of music therapy while upholding departmental standards and professional practice requirements. Primarily serving adult patients in palliative and end-of-life contexts.

SCHEDULE

Flexible start time, Monday-Friday, no weekend, holiday, or travel requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Experience <1 year Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience.
• Licenses and Certifications Music Therapist Board Certification Upon Hire and (CPRAED) CPR AED

Preferred

• Education Master's Degree in Music Therapy
• Experience 2 years to three (3) years of job related experience.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing evidence-based music therapy interventions and protocols based on best practices and patient/family needs, to include, but not limited to: psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical concerns.
• Create and manage patient treatment plans, maintain patient documentation, develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the health care team.
• Collaborate on program planning and growth.
• Maintain all departmental standards and continuing responsibilities.
• Educate staff across numerous disciplines about the benefits of music therapy with regard to psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical concerns.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.