Music Therapist

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

11d

About The Position

The Music Therapist assesses, designs, implements, and evaluates evidence-based music therapy interventions addressing the psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical needs of patients and families. The role develops and manages individualized treatment plans, maintains accurate clinical documentation, collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, contributes to program planning and growth, and educates staff about the therapeutic benefits of music therapy. The position primarily serves adult patients in palliative and end-of-life contexts and upholds departmental standards and professional practice requirements.

Requirements

• Six months to one year of related experience.
• Music Therapist Board Certification upon hire.
• CPR AED certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Music Therapy.
• Two to three years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and assess evidence-based music therapy interventions and protocols based on best practices and patient and family needs, addressing psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical concerns.
• Create and manage patient treatment plans and maintain patient documentation.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of the health care team.
• Collaborate on program planning and growth.
• Maintain departmental standards and continuing responsibilities.
• Educate staff across numerous disciplines about the benefits of music therapy for psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and physical concerns.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off available on day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave benefit.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• Healthcare and paid holidays.
• On-site childcare.
• Wage and merit increases.

What This Job Offers

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