Music Therapist - Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition saving for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Saint Simons Island is offering an opportunity for a Music Therapist. The role includes designing and leading recreation programs tailored to patient needs within a serene coastal setting. The hospital is dedicated to high-quality psychiatric care and offers a supportive and collaborative workplace.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and be Board Certified as a Music Therapist (MT-BC). Additional benefits include competitive compensation and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential required.
• Experience in inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a well-rounded recreation therapy program including fitness and creative arts.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated recreation services.
• Participate in treatment meetings and therapeutic groups for care planning.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)

Experience in inpatient setting

Job description

Responsibilities

MusicTherapist Opportunity

St Simons By-the-Sea is a 101-bed behavioral health hospital specializing in psychiatric care and addiction treatment for both adults and adolescents. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based services in a supportive and collaborative environment where every staff member plays a vital role in changing lives.

With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, we provide patients with the tools and support they need to achieve lasting recovery. Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of each individual, creating meaningful opportunities for progress, healing, and long-term success.

Nestled on the picturesque shores of St Simons Island, Georgia, our facility offers a serene coastal setting that promotes privacy, comfort, and focus. This peaceful environment not only enhances the patient experience but also creates a truly rewarding workplace for professionals seeking purpose-driven careers.

Conveniently located within driving distance of Jacksonville, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, and surrounding communities through South Georgia and North Florida, St Simons By-the-Sea combines accessibility with a tranquil atmosphere—making it an ideal place to grow your career while making a lasting impact.

Visit the site virtually: ssbythesea.com

As a Music Therapist, you’ll design and lead purposeful recreation programs tailored to individual interests, assess leisure needs, and develop treatment plans with clear goals and interventions that support overall well-being and progress.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Design and lead a well-rounded recreation therapy program including fitness, creative arts, outdoor activities, and special events; build engaging weekly schedules that encourage participation and progress
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, and Therapy to ensure recreation services are coordinated and aligned with overall treatment goals
• Participate in treatment meetings and therapeutic groups, contributing to care planning while building strong partnerships with community agencies to expand patient opportunities

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential required
• Experience in inpatient setting preferred

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.