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Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Office location is in Jamaica Plain, MA, but travel is involved to patients' homes in the surrounding Boston area.

Schedule: Full day Tuesday (8 hours), Wednesday (4 or 8 hours), Thursday (4 or 8 hours), totaling 20 hours per week.

Position: Early Intervention Program

You will be visiting homes of families, working with children from birth to 3 years old.

The Music Therapist will:

1. Provide music therapy to support the developmental, rehabilitative, psychological, socioemotional, and psychoeducational needs of BCH patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
2. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess, evaluate, and document the therapeutic needs of patients, addressing their medical, procedural, surgical, diagnostic, and prognostic experiences.
3. Offer guidance and instruction to students/interns on performance and interactions with patients and families.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy
• Certification or eligibility to sit for certification exam within 18 months of hire (preferred)
• At least 1 year of work experience in a medical setting and/or with children
• Adherence to AMTA standards of practice, code of ethics, and professional competencies
• Proficient knowledge in music therapy clinical practice, musical skills, child development, and the impact of healthcare on neurodevelopmental outcomes

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition reimbursement, License and Certification reimbursement, cell phone discounts, and T-pass discounts. Join us to experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

All employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.