Music Therapist

University Hospitals • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating Music Therapy interventions tailored to the psychosocial and physiological needs of hospitalized adults and their families. The Music Therapist will plan and lead music therapy groups for various patient populations and staff, and will also be responsible for evaluating and mentoring students. Professional growth, collaboration, and innovative funding strategies are also key aspects of this position. The role requires adherence to all policies, standards, and requirements for maintaining Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy
• Completed music therapy internship and eligible for MTBC exam
• Demonstrate competence with a variety of musical instruments and skills, i.e., transposition, improvisation, song writing, instrumental/vocal arranging, drumming, and adapting instruments and therapeutic music interventions to a variety of culturally, ethnically, racially diverse, medically, developmentally and physiologically impaired patients.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology, patient assessment and evaluation techniques.
• Strong interest in multi-disciplinary team approach.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Board Certification (MT-BC) or pending (Required within 90 Days)

Nice To Haves

• Member American Music Therapy Association

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate Music Therapy interventions to address the age-specific psychosocial and physiological needs of hospitalized adults and their families
• Plan and implement music therapy groups for inpatients/outpatients/staff
• Evaluate and mentor practicum and internship students as appropriate
• Professional growth, information sharing and collaboration
• Create and implement innovative ways to secure funding
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level