Music Therapist | FT | M-Th (8:30a-4:30p) | VUH
Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Music Therapist provides direct services for neonates, infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents by using music as a tool to help them attain and maintain their maximum levels of functioning in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication and social/emotional health. Program planning will be designed to reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, provide normalization, promote social interaction and support developmental integrity through play experiences in a safe environment. New grads and experienced therapists are welcome to apply!
Requirements
- Bachelor's (Required)
- Music Therapist Board Certified - Certification Board for Music Therapists
- Relevant Work Experience
- Less than 1 year experience
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience with pediatric patients in intensive care, hematology/oncology, and acute care settings
- Master's Degree
Responsibilities
- Uses music therapeutically to support children and youth, incorporating professional expertise and knowledge related to human development and healthcare experiences.
- Designs and implements music therapy sessions based on patient/family strengths and needs, using music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery and music performance.
- Coordinates, trains, and supervises volunteers and students in majors related to music therapy during field work/internship experiences.
- Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
