Music Therapist - Pediatric & Psychiatric Care (Per Diem)

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a per diem Music Therapist to provide individualized and group music therapy within a therapeutic relationship with inpatients and families. The role focuses on developing communication, social-emotional, and cognitive skills through sound and music interventions.

The clinician collaborates with health care professionals, leads sessions, and contributes to the plan of care while adhering to AMTA standards. Clinical education and program supervision may be part of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and CBMT certification are required.
• Master’s degree in Music Therapy is preferred.
• Three years in healthcare setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and administers sound/music therapy interventions per AMTA scope and competencies.
• Leads one-on-one and group music therapy sessions.
• Establishes relationships with patients from neonates to adults with various psychiatric needs.
• Participates in team meetings and contributes to the plan of care.
• Supervises student interns and staff as required.
• Performs quality improvement, research, and teaching activities in music therapy.
• Maintains equipment sanitation and safety for the program.
• Engages in community presentations and professional activities.

Skills

Pediatric care

Adult care

Music therapy theory

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

CBMT Board Certified Music Therapist

Master’s degree in Music Therapy

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a per diem Music Therapist to provide individualized and group music therapy within a therapeutic relationship with inpatients and families. The role focuses on developing communication, social-emotional, and cognitive skills through sound and music interventions.

The clinician collaborates with health care professionals, leads sessions, and contributes to the plan of care while adhering to AMTA standards. Clinical education and program supervision may be part of duties.