Music Therapist

Nebraska Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a dedicated Music Therapist to join the Child Life and Family Development team in a part-time role serving pediatric and neonatal patients. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based music therapy and contribute to a healing environment.

Qualifications include MT-BC, BLS, and NICU MT training within one year of hire, plus a Bachelor’s in music therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Proficient on guitar and a variety of guitars and other instruments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practice standards.
• Familiarity with AMTA standards and CBMT credentialing.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management.
• Excellent English reading/writing and communication skills.
• MT-BC credential must be maintained; BLS from an AHA-endorsed program.
• Completion of NICU MT training within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy across pediatric and neonatal patient care continuum.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and staff to support healing environment.
• Expand departmental services and contribute to evidence-based care.

Skills

Guitar proficiency

Multiple instruments

Medical terminology

AMTA standards knowledge

Critical thinking

Time management

Excellent communication (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in music therapy

MT-BC credential

BLS certification

NICU MT training

Job description

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join the Child Life and Family Development team as a Music Therapist serving Pediatric and Neonatal populations. The ideal candidate should have experience in a healthcare setting.

We partner with our PTs, OTs, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in the list of American top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!

Shift Details:

• First Shift
• Part-Time / 20 hours per week
• 8:00am-3:00pm Tuesday, 8:00am-3:30pm Wednesday, 8:00am-3:00pm Thursday

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Requirements:

• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Music Therapist (NICU-MT) training certification required within one year of hire.

Duties: Music Therapist

Conduct music therapy for the entire continuum of patient care in accordance with national and state organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Provide support to and expand existing departmental services as well as further the commitment to a healing environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited college or university required.
• Proficient skills on guitar and a variety of musical instruments required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of the standards of clinical practice as established by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) required.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and time management skills required.
• Visual, auditory capability, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and tactile ability to assess patient condition and administer effective therapeutic intervention required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write, and understand English required.
• Successful completion and maintenance of the Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential (CBMT) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Completion of the Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy (NICU MT) training within one year of hire or transfer date required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.