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*_SUMMARY_*

We are currently seeking a*Music Therapist*to join our Inpatient Psych team. This part time role will work56 hours within a two-week pay period, on days or evenings.

*Purpose of this position: *In conjunction with the Inpatient Psychiatry Team, implements the utilization of music within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients.

*_RESPONSIBILITIES_*

* Music Therapist works to assure program quality and integrity is maintained

* Assesses emotional and spiritual well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses

* Designs music interventions for individuals and groups based on patient/family needs using improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance and learning through music

* Assesses patient/family needs, develops, and implements treatment plans; evaluates and documents clinical changes

* Uses therapeutic interventions to support patients in distress, to assist in preventing escalation of undesired behaviors

* Uses clinical skills and interventions to assist the department in reducing the use of restraints and seclusion

* Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation, and follow up

* Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner

* Participates in ongoing education programs

* Follows the policy of confidentiality regarding patients and families

* Demonstrates a compassionate attitude toward patients and families that is consistent with the HHS philosophy and mission

* Attends and actively participates in clinical team meetings

* Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients, families, and team members

* Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned

*_QUALIFICATIONS_*

/*Minimum Qualifications*/

* Completion of a college music therapy curriculum including an internship (or is in the process of completing an internship)

-OR-

* Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from an American Music Therapy Association-approved program

/*Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities*/

* Ability to establish caring and professional relationships with people of all ages and abilities

* Ability to perform work with empathy, patience, creativity, imagination, an openness to new ideas, flexibility, and an understanding of self

* Ability to effectively work with individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, individuals with chronic persistent mental illness in an inpatient hospital setting

* Ability to use a patient-centered approach to engage in conflict resolution and de-escalation; skilled in using therapeutic interventions to reduce the use of restraints and seclusion

* Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

* Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

* Ability to work independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the clients, their families, personnel, and support agencies

/*License/Certifications*/

* Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC)

**Title:** *Music Therapist*

**Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

**Requisition ID:** *251457*