US - Music Therapist

Shriners Children's • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Music Therapist provides therapeutic music interventions to pediatric patients and their families in a hospital setting, addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. The role works with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver individualized, age-specific, culturally appropriate treatment plans and group interventions.

Requirements

• Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 30 days.
• One year of music knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to identify patient care needs.
• Demonstrate professional behavior when interacting with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Orient patients and families to the Music Therapy program and assess their learning needs and ability to participate.
• Develop and follow age-specific and culturally appropriate treatment plans based on Music Therapy standards and individual needs.
• Integrate knowledge and skills from other staff members, including social work, psychology, nursing, and rehabilitation, into treatment plans.
• Organize and implement therapeutic group interventions appropriate to patients’ ages, cultures, and developmental needs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with inventory, maintenance, and ordering of departmental supplies.
• Orient students, visitors, and new staff to the department and its philosophy in pediatric burn care.
• Aid in the supervision of child life volunteers and assistants.

What This Job Offers

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