• Music Therapist (Temporary)

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    82282BRJob Posting Title:Music Therapist (Temporary)Department:Patient Services-Child LifeAutoReqId:82282BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ClinicalJob Posting Description:Position Summary/ Department Summary: Music Therapist (temporary maternity leave coverage) for our ICU units.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Provide music therapy to support the developmental, rehabilitative, psychological, socioemotional, and psychoeducational needs of BCH patients and families from various demographic and multicultural backgrounds.

    + Working in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to assess, evaluate, and document the therapeutic needs of patients to address the medical, procedural, surgical, diagnostic, and prognostic experiences of patients and families.

    + Providing basic guidance and instruction on student/intern performance and interactions with patients and families.

     

    Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy

     

    Experience: 1 year work experience in a medical setting and/or working with children.

     

    + The ability to adhere to AMTA standards of practice, code of ethics and professional competencies.

    + Demonstrated proficient knowledge in music therapy clinical practice, musical skills, child development and the impact of healthcare on neurodevelopmental outcomes.

     

    Licensure/ Certifications: Certification or the eligibility to sit for certification exam within 18 months of hire are preferredOffice/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Temporary Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only