Music Therapist - Pediatric Child Life - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Music Therapist to enhance patient well-being through music. This role focuses on utilizing music therapy to support patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional health, fostering a nurturing environment for healing. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in music therapy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to connect with patients of all ages. Join a dynamic team committed to professional development and patient care excellence, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with Organization Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Reimbursement

On-site Employee Pharmacy

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA approved program.
• Must be board certified (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services for patients and families using music as a therapeutic tool.
• Program planning designed to reduce stress and promote social interaction.

Skills

Therapeutic Rapport Development

Excellent Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Overview

Provides direct services for patients and families by using music as a tool to help them attain and maintain their maximum levels of functioning in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, spiritual, social, and emotional health. Program planning will be designed to reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, provide normalization, promote social interaction, and support developmental integrity.

Qualifications

Education:Minimum completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA (American Music Therapy Association) approved program.

Certification:Must be board certified (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapists. Preferred if applicant has or is capable of obtaining NICU-MT.

Experience:2+ years of experience as a Music Therapist in a healthcare setting preferred. Any experience as a Music Therapist in the NICU setting preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities:Ability to develop therapeutic rapport with hospitalized patients of all ages, families, and staff to cope with hospitalization; Excellent communication skills and flexibility are highly desired.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently namedBest Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to theU.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401Korganization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discountsto phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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• Education & Professional Development:https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville:https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al