Music Therapist - Per Diem

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

5d•$27 - $34

About The Position

The Music Therapist uses clinical and evidence-based music interventions to accomplish individualized and group goals within therapeutic relationships with assigned inpatients, including neonatal, pediatric, and psychiatric patients. The role provides developmentally appropriate sound and music experiences to influence patient behavior and support communication, social-emotional, sensorimotor, and cognitive development. The therapist works collaboratively with healthcare professionals to address the holistic needs of pediatric patients and families, and also serves adult psychiatric inpatients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy.
CBMT Board Certified Music Therapist.
Knowledge of and experience serving pediatric and adult patients in healthcare settings, including in relation to health, mental health, illness, and disability.
Knowledge of current music therapy theory and practice and ability to conduct individual and group sessions with patients from neonates through adulthood.
Understanding of organizational theory and practice in large systems, and knowledge of social and healthcare policies and systems.
Strong diagnostic, treatment, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Analytical skills to assess patient needs, develop treatment modalities, and provide support through music.
Computer skills and knowledge of general office, spreadsheet, database, and presentation programs, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Music Therapy.
Three years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assess consulted pediatric inpatients and adult psychiatric inpatients and administer sound and music therapy interventions in accordance with American Music Therapy Association scope of practice and competencies.
Lead individual and group music therapy sessions.
Build effective relationships with patients from the neonatal period through adolescence, as well as adult patients with complex psychiatric healthcare needs.
Participate in team and professional meetings and provide assessments based on music and sound interventions.
Participate in daily patient rounds and contribute to plans of care when indicated.
Provide music therapy professional education, supervision, and teaching; supervise or train student interns, house staff, nurses, medical students, and volunteers as required.
Assess and improve music therapy practice and programming; conduct quality improvement activities and research on service delivery and intervention effectiveness.
Participate in professional organizations, teaching, public presentations, seminars, and workshops.
Conduct or participate in research studies.
Attend department meetings and activities and provide staff in-services and community presentations.
Monitor equipment sanitation and overall safety to maintain safe and efficient operation of the Music Therapy Program.
Identify needs and opportunities and recommend changes.
Create fundraising opportunities and work with potential donors in support of the program.
Use computer charting software and document on consulted patients in the medical record.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues to support team goals and a positive work environment.