PRN Music Therapist

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Bell Hospital seeks a PRN Music Therapist to provide professional assessments and address patients' physical, emotional, and social needs through music. You will collaborate with the care team to deliver patient-centered outcomes.

The role involves developing therapy materials, attending interdisciplinary meetings, documenting assessments, and conducting individual and group sessions for diverse patients, including pediatrics, with sensitivity to cultural needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from an AMTA accredited college or university.
• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in music therapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and utilize music therapy materials to educate staff, patients, families and other professionals about music therapy.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings with treatment teams to coordinate patient needs.
• Complete and document patient-centered assessments to develop treatment plans.
• Conduct individual and group music therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy (AMTA accredited)

High School Diploma

Job description

PRN Music TherapistBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Music Therapist provides professional music therapy assessments and addresses physical, emotional and social needs of patients through the use of music. Demonstrates collaborative interaction with all members of the health care team in a partnership of care.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the development and utilization of music therapy materials to educate staff, patients and families, and other professionals and the public regarding music therapy.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings with multidisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate needs of patients.
• Completes and documents patient centered/individualized music therapy assessments needed to develop treatment plans.
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinates care with all members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide care/ service safely and efficiently. - Implements goals through the use of music therapy services to patients and families in a safe, timely and appropriate manner.
• Provides music therapy and assists with procedures to all pediatric patients throughout the hospital.
• Recognizes and addresses the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients through music.
• Recognizes the importance of cultural diversity, maturational level and individual preferences and needs.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from an AMTA accredited college or university.
• High School Graduate
• 2 or more years of clinical experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC) or intent to take the exam within the first 9 months of employment.

Time Type:

Part time

Important information for you to know as you apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.