Music Therapist
About The Position
This position is to accomplish individualized goals for children in the healthcare setting through the use of specifically planned music interventions. These goals are established by individual assessments and the care team, and focus on physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and emotional needs. The music therapist will provide music interventions to assist with the enhancement of growth and development, rehabilitation, relaxation, increased comfort, and diversion. This position will also assist in meeting the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and their families. At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Music Therapy; masters level equivalency in Music Therapy is acceptable and 1-2 years experience Completion of AMTA-approved clinical Music Therapy internship counts toward experience.
- Certified Music Therapist
- MT-BC Certified-Music Therapist Board Certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists - MT-BC Required within 30 Days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree (beneficial)
Responsibilities
- Provide Music Therapy treatment that engages patients and families in therapeutic music interventions that lead to optimal clinical outcomes. Provide a positive hospital environment that will facilitate self expression and appropriate stimulation for patients and families.
- Represent, communicate, and explain Music Therapy services appropriately to other professionals, volunteers, and caregivers; work collaboratively with all parties as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Participate in research and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
- Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
