Music Therapist - Fulltime, 1st Shift

Children's Wisconsin; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Neenah, WI, is seeking a Music Therapist to plan and implement therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients, assisting families to cope with hospitalization stress. The role integrates with an interdisciplinary team to support social and emotional well-being.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Music Therapy, CPR/BLS, 3–6 months of pediatric experience, and MT-BC certification within three months of employment; NICU-MT training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy required; MT-BC certification within 3 months of employment.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• 3–6 months pediatric patient experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication for handoffs with healthcare team.
• Analytical ability to observe behaviors and tailor music therapy programming.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement therapeutic music interventions for pediatric patients.
• Assess and document child and family responses; provide timely handoffs to the care team.
• Support social and emotional well-being as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Assessment & handoff

Behavior observation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Music Therapy

Master's degree preferred

MT-BC certification within 3 months

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin in Neenah is the only hospital in the Fox Valley dedicated exclusively to the care of kids. Our pediatric care providers know that little bodies respond differently to illness and treatment. Outstanding care providers, coupled with kindhearted care and explanations kids can understand, makes Children’s Wisconsin the best choice for your sick or injured child.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Position Summary

The Music Therapist is recognized as a mental health professional and is responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic interventions for patients using formal programming. Interventions are designed specifically to assist children and families in coping with the stress and trauma often associated with a hospitalization. The Music Therapist provides ongoing assessment of child and family interventions and is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, supporting the social and emotional well being of the child and family.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy. Masters preferred. Board Certification (MT-BC) required within three months of employment. Completion of NICU-MT training.
• Current CPR certification ' Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.
• A minimum of three to six months of experience with pediatric patients.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication. This includes: assessment, evaluation and provision of accurate and timely handoff of child and family information with members of the healthcare team.
• Analytical ability to observe behaviors and direct appropriate music therapy programming and interventions in support of the individual child/family.
• Ability to position patients in the course of duties.
• This position is located at the Neenah, WI, Children’s Hospital; also providing services in Green Bay clinic.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.