US - Music Therapist

The Shriners Hospital for Children • Boston, MA

20d

About The Position

The Music Therapist provides therapeutic music interventions to pediatric patients and their families in a hospital setting. The role addresses patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs through age-specific and culturally appropriate treatment plans developed according to Music Therapy standards and individual needs. The Music Therapist collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, incorporating relevant knowledge from social work, psychology, nursing, and rehabilitation staff. The position also supports the Music Therapy department through supply management, orientation, and assistance with volunteer and assistant supervision.

Requirements

• Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS), or obtain it within 30 days.
• 1 year of music knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to identify patient care needs and demonstrate professional behavior when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Orient patients and families to the Music Therapy program.
• Assess patients’ and families’ learning needs and ability to participate in the program.
• Develop and follow age-specific and culturally appropriate treatment plans based on Music Therapy standards and individual needs.
• Integrate knowledge and skills from other staff members, including social work, psychology, nursing, and rehabilitation, into treatment plans.
• Organize and implement therapeutic group interventions for patients that are age-, culturally, and developmentally appropriate, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with inventory, maintenance, and ordering of departmental supplies.
• Orient students, visitors, and new staff to the department and its philosophy in pediatric burn care.
• Aid in the supervision of child life volunteers and assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed