Music Therapist - Child Life

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Music Therapist to plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based interventions to positively influence patients' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (or Master's equivalency) from an AMTA-accredited program, MT-BC certification, and three months of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's Equivalency from an AMTA accredited institution is required.
• MT-BC Certification through Certification Board for Music Therapy is required.
• Three months of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to influence patients' status.

Skills

Music therapy

Clinical interventions

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree / Master's Equivalency AMTA accredited

MT-BC Certification

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Day
Hours:Monday - Friday 8:30a-5:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree, Master's Equivalency (in progress or completed), or Master's degree (in progress or completed) from an AMTA (American Music Therapy) accredited institution required.
• Certification (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapy required.
• Three (3) months of related experience required.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.