Music Therapist

Children’s Minnesota•Saint Paul, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Music Therapist will provide individual and group sessions to fulfill therapeutic objectives, including but not limited to: anxiety reduction, pain management, developmental stimulation, alternative means of expression/communication, positive coping techniques, procedural support, quality of life and family/patient support. The Music Therapist will be a member of the Child Life Department and complement one another's work in meeting the psychosocial and developmental needs of patients and families. The Music Therapist will also provide educational presentations to the staff, volunteers and community as needed.

Requirements

Board Certified or certification in process.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy.
BLS Certification required.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to function in an interdisciplinary work environment without direct supervision.
Ability to identify and receive referrals from hospital staff and to prioritize patients based on needs and schedules.
Ability to accurately assess developmental needs of patients/families and establish a plan of care.
Ability to document patient goals and objectives.
Ability to evaluate the impact of and progress of music therapy interventions.
Excellent time management skills.
Willingness and ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Highly proficient guitar and vocal skills.

Nice To Haves

NMT training or experience preferred.
NICU-MT training or experience preferred.
One-year paid experience as a Music Therapist preferred.
One year of prior music therapy work experience with children and families preferred.
Experience in program development preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group sessions to fulfill therapeutic objectives, including but not limited to: anxiety reduction, pain management, developmental stimulation, alternative means of expression/communication, positive coping techniques, procedural support, quality of life and family/patient support.
Be a member of the Child Life Department and complement one another's work in meeting the psychosocial and developmental needs of patients and families.
Provide educational presentations to the staff, volunteers and community as needed.
Identify and receive referrals from hospital staff and to prioritize patients based on needs and schedules.
Accurately assess developmental needs of patients/families and establish a plan of care.
Document patient goals and objectives.
Evaluate the impact of and progress of music therapy interventions.