Term Music Therapist (6 mo. Assignment) | FT - Days | VUH

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Term Music Therapist for a 6-month assignment in Nashville. The role supports patients across ICU and stepdown units, delivering targeted music therapy sessions to enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.

40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, dayshift in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include designing sessions, supervising interns, and contributing to service improvements while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or equivalent.
• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) certification.
• Minimum experience as a practicing music therapist.

Responsibilities

• Uses music therapeutically to support patients, families, and caregivers.
• Designs and implements music therapy sessions based on patient/family needs.
• Coordinates, trains, and supervises volunteers and students in field work.
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.

Skills

Music therapy

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Cognitive/behavioral intervention

Coping strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Board Certified Music Therapist

Job description

## Term Music Therapist (6 mo. Assignment) | FT - Days | VUHApplylocations: Nashville, TNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-62765**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center**: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.**Organization:**Patient & Family Centered Care Music Therapy**Job Summary:**The Term Music Therapist provides direct services for patients by using music as a tool to help them attain and maintain their maximum levels of functioning in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication and social/emotional health. Program planning will be designed to reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, promote social interaction and provide normalization through therapeutic experiences in a safe environment..POSITION DETAILS:* Six (6) month assignment* FT – Dayshift | 40 hours per week | M – F (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)* Location: Medical Intensive Care Unit & Corresponding Stepdown UnitsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:* Uses music therapeutically to support patients, families, and caregivers, incorporating professional expertise and knowledge related to human development and healthcare experiences.* Designs and implements music therapy sessions based on patient/family strengths and needs, using music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery and music performance.* Coordinates, trains, and supervises volunteers and students in majors related to music therapy during field work/internship experiences* Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:* Individual Therapy (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of individual therapy in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.* Group Therapy (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of group therapy in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.* Cognitive/Behavioral Intervention (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of cognitive/behavioral intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.* Coping Strategies (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of coping strategies in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering coping strategies services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.* Music Therapy (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of music therapy in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering music therapy services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.**Core Accountabilities:**\* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. \* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. \* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. \* Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.**Core Capabilities :**Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.**Position Qualifications:****Responsibilities:****Certifications:**Music Therapist Board Certified - Certification Board for Music Therapists**Work Experience:**Music Therapist**Experience Level:****Education:**Bachelor's (Required)*This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.**Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.*