Music Therapist

UCSF • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Provides comprehensive music therapy assessment and treatment interventions for pediatric patients, siblings, and families. Primary responsibilities include: conducting group and individual therapy; maintaining accurate and up-to-date charting, data, and statistics; maintaining supplies and organizing inventory, supporting community and donor relations, and supervising music therapy interns and volunteers. The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals’ donor-funded facility dog program is among its most powerful resources. Animal-assisted therapy provides measurable improvements in blood pressure and cardiovascular health, increased endorphin release, and many emotional and mental health benefits – including for families and staff. Handler and dog collaborate at the highest level to build therapeutic relationships with patients and meet each child’s medical needs.

Requirements

• Credentialed child life specialist or music therapist (as professional handler)
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients
• Ability to meet each child’s medical needs

Responsibilities

• Conducting group and individual therapy
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date charting, data, and statistics
• Maintaining supplies and organizing inventory
• Supporting community and donor relations
• Supervising music therapy interns and volunteers

Benefits

• Total compensation information available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed