Music Therapist PRN

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops, implements, and evaluates music therapy services and programs for patients and families of all ages in a pediatric medical setting. Provides individualized, culturally responsive, social justice-oriented, patient- and family-centered care, using knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent development to facilitate evidence-based therapeutic music experiences through a strengths-based lens. The role provides clinical assessment, treatment, and planning; manages a caseload using independent clinical judgment; documents clinical work and goals in the electronic medical record; and communicates effectively with referral sources and care teams. It also contributes to unit-specific programming, team initiatives, staff education, student and intern supervision, research, and quality improvement. The position adheres to Lurie Children’s Service Principles and performs other assigned job functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency degree in music therapy from an American Music Therapy Association-approved program.
MT-BC credential (Board Certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapists) within 12 months of hire.
Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
Musical proficiency in voice, guitar, piano, percussion, and basic recording technology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in music therapy or another mental health field.
Spanish language skills.
One to two years of professional music therapy experience.
Additional certifications in NICU Music Therapy (NICU-MT), Rhythm, Breath, and Lullaby (RBL), Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapy (HPMT), Guided Imagery in Music (GIM), or Nordoff-Robbins (NRMT).

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based, individual- and family-centered music therapy sessions, primarily at bedside, and unit-specific group sessions when appropriate.
Support patients’ social, emotional, physical, and developmental health through music therapy, including relaxation and pain management, coping and emotional processing, developmental support, opportunities for choice and control, and end-of-life and bereavement support.
Use independent clinical decision-making to manage caseloads and provide clinical assessment, treatment, and planning.
Communicate clearly, effectively, and promptly in written and spoken form, including with referral sources.
Document clinical work and patient goals in the electronic medical record.
Collaborate with medical and psychosocial care teams, including participating in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings relevant to the role.
Develop, implement, and evaluate assigned unit-specific music therapy programming.
Contribute to team initiatives such as data tracking, advocacy, heartbeat recording programming, interdisciplinary staff education, onboarding new team members, curating developmentally informed resources, and internship program development.
Align music therapy services with each patient’s overall care plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary psychosocial and medical team members.
Educate staff about music therapy services and advocate for equitable provision of care.
Provide formal and informal supervision for music therapy students and interns, including orientation, training, caseload management, and ongoing feedback.
For direct supervisors, individualize students’ educational experiences and provide consistent weekly clinical supervision and written evaluations.
Stay current with research and practice; participate in assigned music therapy research and quality improvement projects, including collaboration with in-house and external research partners.
Maintain active certification and participate in required research-related training.
Perform job functions in accordance with Lurie Children’s Service Principles and complete other assigned functions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
Employer-paid group term life and disability coverage.
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
Voluntary benefits, including supplemental life, AD&D and disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan servicing and support.
Adoption benefits.
Backup childcare and eldercare.
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
Discount purchasing program.
Potential differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.