Music Therapist - Oncology

Providence • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Providence Swedish is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Music Therapist to join our Oncology Outpatient Clinics. In this vital role, you will deliver evidence‑based music therapy interventions designed to reduce stress, enhance coping strategies, inspire creative expression, and support the physical and emotional well-being of patients and their families throughout the cancer care journey. As an integral member of our Psychosocial Oncology Team—which includes Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Social Work, and Psychiatry—you will collaborate closely with medical professionals to provide coordinated, interdisciplinary care. This position offers a meaningful blend of collaborative teamwork and independent clinical practice, with opportunities to provide both individual and group interventions while helping to expand and embed music therapy services across our oncology programs. If you are passionate about advancing the role of music therapy in cancer care and want to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families, we encourage you to apply. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Music Therapy from an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved university program
• Washington Music Therapist License upon hire
• National Board Certification in Music Therapy upon hire
• Holds and maintain the Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) title

Nice To Haves

• Coursework/Training - Advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy
• Coursework/Training - Advanced training in Guided Imagery and Music
• 2 years of music therapy, medical setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence‑based music therapy interventions that reduce stress, strengthen coping skills, foster creative expression, and support the physical and emotional well-being of oncology patients and their families.
• Serve as a core member of the Psychosocial Oncology Team—including Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Social Work, and Psychiatry—ensuring an integrated and collaborative approach to patient and family support.
• Collaborate closely with medical staff and interdisciplinary care teams to align music therapy services with patient treatment plans and overall care strategies.
• Deliver both individual and group music therapy sessions, utilizing clinical judgment to tailor interventions to diverse patient needs across the oncology spectrum.
• Expand and embed music therapy services across oncology clinics, contributing to program development and increasing access to supportive therapies.
• Maintain professional documentation, uphold ethical standards, and participate in ongoing program evaluation and improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

What This Job Offers

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