Music Therapist

University Hospitals•Beachwood, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Music Therapist role within the UH Cleveland Medical Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues. We currently offer an opportunity for a Full Time Days, Music Therapist to support adult patients and families in Cleveland.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy (Required)
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. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of research design and methodology, patient assessment and evaluation techniques. (Required proficiency)
Strong interest in multi-disciplinary team approach. (Required proficiency)
Basic computer knowledge (Required proficiency)
Board Certification (MT-BC) or eligible (Required within 90 Days)

Nice To Haves

Member American Music Therapy Association (Preferred)

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. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.