Pediatric Music Therapist: Multidisciplinary Care (Part-Time)

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System Bell Hospital is seeking a part-time Music Therapist to provide professional assessments and therapy to address patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs through music. You will collaborate with the health care team to educate staff and families and document patient progress.

Required are a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from an AMTA-accredited program, a High School Diploma, and 2+ years of clinical experience, with MT-BC

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from an AMTA-accredited college or university.
• High School Graduate.
• 2 or more years of clinical experience.
• MT-BC eligible or intent to take the certification exam within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional music therapy assessments to guide treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group music therapy sessions for patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Educate staff, patients and families about music therapy benefits.
• Document patient progress and outcomes accurately.

Skills

Clinical music therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Staff education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy (AMTA accredited)

High School Graduate

2+ years clinical experience

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System Bell Hospital is seeking a part-time Music Therapist to provide professional assessments and therapy to address patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs through music. You will collaborate with the health care team to educate staff and families and document patient progress.

Required are a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from an AMTA-accredited program, a High School Diploma, and 2+ years of clinical experience, with MT-BC