Music Therapist - FT

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Barnes Jewish Hospital's Behavioral Health Department seeks a Music Therapist to lead and assess patients, organizing a therapy program that uses live music to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs, with guitar or piano often preferred.

You will collaborate with a team of therapists and behavioral associates, design sessions for individuals and groups, and coordinate care to engage patients in a well-equipped recreation space overlooking Forest Park.

Qualifications

• BS in Music Therapy.
• Board Certified Music Therapist.
• Hospital-based therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements a music therapy program addressing physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.
• Designs and conducts music sessions for individuals and groups based on client needs.
• Coordinates therapy with other team members and shares responses to music therapy interventions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Group therapy facilitation

Live music therapy

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Music Therpist? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

This role works independently to complete patient assessments and facilitate therapeutic live music groups, with guitar or piano preferred. The Activity Therapist will join a collaborative team of Activity Therapists and Behavioral Associates and help engage patients through a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities in a well-equipped recreation space overlooking Forest Park.

• Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, 1 weekend/month, 1 holiday/year
• Day Shift: 8am-430pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital (Behavioral Health Department)
• Minimum Requirements:
  • BS in Music Therapy
  • Board Certified Music Therapist

Role Purpose

Organizes and implements a music therapy program to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Uses music therapy as a process that combines the verbally transcendent and emotionally authentic aspects of music with the needs of the patient.
• Serves as a resource person and guide providing musical experiences that will aid in patient care.
• Designs and conducts music sessions for individuals and groups, based on client needs.
• Coordinates therapy with other team members and shares response to music therapy intervention.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• - Music Therapy

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Bd Certified Music Therapist

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer