Music Therapist - Child Life Services - Full Time

Music Therapist - Child Life Services - Full Time

SUMMARY: This Music Therapist will assess and plan music therapy activity needs for all patients. The music therapist will identify psychosocial/developmental needs and implement music therapy interventions as appropriate. The music therapist is responsible for intervention plans, and modifies therapeutic, developmental, group, and bedside activities to support patients to adjust to and cope with hospitalization. Works in conjunction and/or collaboration with other members of the treatment team (Child Life, Social Work, Nursing, PT, OT, etc.) to use music activities to help patients and their family members express feelings about illness/disease, diagnosis and hospitalization to ensure continuum of care by providing opportunities to address patient goals within music therapy sessions.

REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Music or related field as well as the Certified Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) certification. Minimum of two years experience working with children of all ages in field of therapy preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates ability to work with a broad range of patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Demonstrates professionalism, autonomy and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

POSITION DETAILS: Full time, 80 hours per pay period.

PAY RANGE: $27.90 - $43.30

LOCATION: Madera, CA