Music Therapist

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Designs and provides music therapy to address patient physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs for individual and group sessions for both adult and pediatric population, inpatient and outpatient services. Develops and implements individualized music therapy treatment programs based on patient populations and level of functioning. Participates in student learning and provides opportunities for students to observe and participate in music therapy activities. Provides a structured use of music or musical activities to influence changes in maladaptive conditions of behavior patterns thereby assisting children achieve therapeutic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy.
One (1) year experiences.
Certified Music Therapist (CMT), Registered Music Therapist (RMT) or Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved Music Therapy Program from a college/university preferred
Experience with children preferred
Accomplished in voice and play a musical instrument (piano/guitar); skilled in improving, arranging and conducting; flexible with a wide range of musical activities preferred
Knowledge with various mental health and medical conditions preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses patients' needs through musical responses, designs and implements individualized music therapy interventions, and evaluates progress within a therapeutic relationship.
Uses music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, and other techniques to help patients achieve non-musical goals related to their well-being and improved outcomes.
Develops and implements music therapy interventions tailored to patient needs and goals, using various musical elements and techniques.
Conducts individual and group music therapy sessions, including playing instruments, singing, songwriting, and movement to music.
Works with patients individually and in groups to assess therapy needs and develop appropriate activities, programs, and treatment processes based on patient goals, requests, and functioning levels.
Assists in developing music therapy programming by presenting and implementing ideas as well as assisting with marketing and community outreach, when applicable.
Documents treatment, evaluation, and patient progress as required by the department.
Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide patient care.
Works with and oversees students from Music Therapy programs.
Provides recurring music group activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.