Music Therapy Fellow
About The Position
This fellowship program is designed to be an entry-level professional position, where the fellow will work as part of a team of experienced clinicians throughout a variety of units in a pediatric healthcare setting while benefiting from continued clinical supervision and education. Fellows are employees of the institution and as such will follow the same policy and guideline expectations as all division staff. The fellowship is structured to provide an educational opportunity for a board-certified and state licensed music therapist interested in further training and development of music therapy skills in a pediatric healthcare environment. While working alongside professional Music Therapists, the fellow will work to provide care that addresses the developmental and psychosocial needs of a diverse population of infants, children, adolescents, young adults and their families at CCHMC.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Equivalency in Music Therapy from an AMTA approved school
- Completion of Music Therapy Internship
- Board Certification in Music Therapy
- Ohio Licensure in Music Therapy
- Valid Driver's License
- Able to verbalize apply knowledge of growth and development.
- Understand and demonstrate respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leverage differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciate cultural differences and adjust one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself.
- Develop constructive relationships by being accessible, approachable, and interpersonally engaged; communicate and engage with respect and curiosity; maintain awareness of shared purpose and common goals.
- Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position; demonstrate independent documentation skills in compliance with accreditation expectations
- Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor; maintains a strong therapeutic relationship with clients with awareness of professional boundaries.
- Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects and clinical caseload independently.
- Capable of bending, lifting, and standing; demonstrate physical ability to perform necessary tasks; physical stamina sufficient to perform the above physical demands of the job alongside extensive standing/walking; reliable car for transportation.
Responsibilities
- Attend educational in-services to enhance learning in core competency areas related to music therapy.
- Meet with direct supervisor and members of the music therapy team to set goals, assess progress, and process clinical experiences.
- Function independently to provide music therapy services as needed throughout the institution.
Benefits
- Eligibility begins on first day of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
