Music Therapist

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

4d•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.

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.
Highly proficient guitar and vocal skills.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group music therapy sessions to fulfill therapeutic objectives.
Identify and receive referrals from hospital staff.
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.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Provide educational presentations to staff, volunteers, and the community as needed.