Baylor Scott & White Health is hiring: Music Therapist in Dallas

**Music Therapists - Baylor Scott White**+ Location: Dallas, Texas+ Schedule/Shift: FT/Days+ Prefer 3-5 years experience in the NICU**JOB SUMMARY**The Music Therapist offers clinical evidence-based music therapy interventions including assessment, treatment, and ongoing evaluation for patients and their families designed to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE**+ Directs music therapy sessions to improve patient’s mental health and physical well-being.+ Serves patients, families and caregivers by assessing their emotional and physical state and offering appropriate musical interventions.+ Provides therapeutic music at the bedside and in outpatient areas.+ Responds to referrals in a timely manner, setting appropriate priorities regarding referrals.+ Confers with members of the treatment team to plan and evaluate patient goals and desired outcomes.+ Serves as a resource for the creation of an aesthetic and artistic environment for patients, families, visitors and staff throughout Baylor Scott & White Healthcare System.+ Creates and sustains an attentive, helpful, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.+ Mentors Music Therapy practicum students and interns.**KEY SUCCESS FACTORS**+ Experience providing music interventions in a healthcare setting is required.+ Skilled musician.+ Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and/or customer service concerns.+ Ability to give clear, concise and complete education and/or instructions.+ Works well in a patient centered environment as an integral team player.+ Ability to adjust communication style to suit different audiences.+ Caring listener, delicate, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious and tactful.+ Ability to calm upset patients in a composed and professional demeanor.+ Masters Degree preferred**BENEFITS**Our competitive benefits package includes the following.+ Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits+ 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%+ Tuition Reimbursement+ PTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level**QUALIFICATIONS**+ EDUCATION - Bachelor's+ EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience+ CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Board Cert Music Therapist (MTBC)As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.