Music Therapist
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a part-time Music Therapist to join the Child Life and Family Development team, serving pediatric and neonatal populations. The Music Therapist conducts music therapy across the continuum of patient care in accordance with national and state organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures. The role supports and expands existing departmental services and contributes to a healing environment. The position works in collaboration with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other hospital staff. The schedule is first shift for 20 hours per week: Tuesday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Thursday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The ideal candidate has experience in a healthcare setting. NICU music therapy training must be completed within one year of hire or transfer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) credential, with successful completion and ongoing maintenance of the credential through CBMT.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program.
- Completion of Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy (NICU-MT) training within one year of hire or transfer.
- Proficiency on guitar and a variety of musical instruments.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of clinical practice standards established by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
- Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Visual and auditory capability, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and tactile ability to assess patient condition and administer therapeutic intervention.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to read, write, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).
- Experience in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct music therapy for the entire continuum of patient care in accordance with national and state organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Support and expand existing departmental services.
- Further the department’s commitment to a healing environment.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other hospital staff to support patient care.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
- 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
