Music Therapist-Early Intervention, Fee For Service-Days

UMass Memorial Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional behavioral health care. This role focuses on providing culturally-sensitive music therapy to pediatric patients, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes healing and growth. As part of a collaborative team, you will engage with families, adapt therapy interventions to meet unique needs, and support the development of future music therapists. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy required.
• MT-BC license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate music therapy interventions for pediatric patients.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions at various locations.

Skills

Music Therapy

Clinical Supervision

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy

MT-BC License

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

Flexible

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

71000 - 0850 Early Intervention

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Joining UMass Memorial Health - Community Healthlink (CHL) makes you part of a team doing work that is often life changing for those we serve. We provide high-quality behavioral health care services to individuals, couples, and families that is fulfilling both professionally and personally. CHL has been a leader in central and north Worcester County for over four decades in providing care to those facing mental illness, homelessness, and substance use and recovery.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, and evaluate developmentally appropriate and culturally-sensitive music therapy interventions with pediatric patients and their families.
• Provide individual, group, and family music therapy sessions at bedsides, in playrooms, and other locations as appropriate.
• Adapt music therapy interventions to suit the patient's unique needs and abilities.
• Provide clinical supervision to music therapy students, interns, and other trainees/volunteers.
• Help create a welcoming environment in various pediatric settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• MT-BC license (Board Certified).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in community-based services for young children and their families (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to take a course within six months.
• Current NPI or ability to apply for one.
• Valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide a registered and insured vehicle for work-related purposes.
• Ability to pass a background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We strive to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these standards, we invite you to join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected statuses.

If you are unable to submit an application due to incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.