Music Therapist

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Music Therapist to join our Regions Behavioral Health team, delivering patient-centered music therapy within a hospital setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and document sessions, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes.

Education for patients and families and adherence to standards are essential. The role emphasizes direct service, documentation in EPIC, and participation in program development, with a schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in music therapy with internship completed.
• Experience providing music therapy in hospital/health care setting.
• Current board certification from CBMT or exam awaiting certification.
• Neurologic Music Therapy Certification preferred.
• Post-graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and develop individualized music therapy sessions.
• Deliver music therapy sessions and document in EPIC promptly.
• Maintain instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team.
• Provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Vocal performance

Piano

Guitar

Interpersonal communication

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Written communication

Rapport building

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Music Therapy

Completed internship

Post-graduate degree

Tools

EPIC documentation

Job description

HealthPartners is looking to hire a Music Therapist to join our Regions Behavioral Health team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Performs music therapy services in a professional and compassionate manner utilizing music therapy techniques appropriate for the individual patient. In addition to direct service delivery, the person in this position is also responsible for documentation of services provided, as well as communication with referral sources and other treating providers, as needed. Participates as an integral member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Provides education to patients and families, as needed, regarding treatment and follow-up; provides referrals for additional Integrative therapies when appropriate & necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Job Duties and Tasks:

1. Patient Care
   1. Reviews patient chart and assesses patient to determine & develop appropriate music therapy session for patient.
   2. Engage patient using AIDET and follows safety, infection control and experience standards.
   3. Prepares music sessions and provides music therapy sessions consistent with education provided in an accredited music therapy program.
   4. Documents and charges music treatment in EPIC in a timely manner.
   5. Instrument cleaning and maintenance
2. Program and Professional Development
3. Commitment to Community and Organization

Work Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Bachelors, Master’s Degree or equivalency in music therapy from a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association. In addition, has completed an internship.

Experience:

• Experience providing music therapy in a hospital and/or health care setting.

License / Registration / Certification:

• Current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists or passing score on the Board Certification Examination awaiting certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Post-Graduate degree

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in hospital setting

License / Registration / Certification:

• Neurologic Music Therapy Certification
• Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the professional ethics and values of music therapy practice.
• Demonstrated ability in vocal performance, piano and/or guitar
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with people of all backgrounds & show sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients, families, co-workers and community contacts.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.