Music Therapist (20 hours)
Boston Children's Hospital - Jamaica Plain, MA, US, 02130
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Music Therapist (20 hours) at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
The Music Therapist provides therapeutic music interventions to support the developmental and emotional needs of patients aged birth to 3 years within their homes and clinical settings. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and document patient progress, while also guiding student interns. This role requires a bachelor's degree in Music Therapy, experience in medical or pediatric settings, and adherence to professional standards.
Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Office location is in Jamaica Plain, MA office however travel is involved to patients homes in the surrounding Boston local areas.
You will be going into homes of families, working with ages from birth to 3 years old. Key Responsibilities:
The Music Therapist will
- 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.
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 preferred Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Keywords:
music therapy, early intervention, child development, pediatric therapy, neurodevelopment, therapeutic services, interdisciplinary collaboration, home visits, patient assessment, healthcare