Music Therapist

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan, available day one at

100% coverage for preventive health‑ca

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Music Therapist to assess, design, implement, and evaluate music therapy interventions addressing psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical needs of adult patients and families in palliative and end-of-life contexts.

The role includes developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, collaborating with the health care team, and educating staff on therapeutic benefits in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and assess evidence-based music therapy interventions addressing psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical needs.
• Create and manage patient treatment plans and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with health care team on program planning and growth.
• Maintain departmental standards and ongoing responsibilities.
• Educate staff on benefits of music therapy across disciplines.

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

• 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
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• 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

7:30-4 PM, Monday-Friday, no weekend, holiday, or travel requirements.

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

844526 - Music Therapy

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026, 2:27:01 AM