Job Summary

The Music Therapist assesses patients to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based music therapy interventions that address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children experiencing behavioral/mental health concerns children and their families. The therapist provides a variety of music interventions that promote coping, skill development, and self-expression.

Schedule: 4 ten-hour shifts expected; Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm.

Responsibilities

Uses music therapeutically to provide interactions that enhance development, coping, normalization, self-expression, and family bonding.
Identifies and modifies treatment based on comprehensive assessment and re-evaluation, with additional consideration for values and preferences. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and co-treatment.
Appropriately prioritizes workflow and creates documentation, which is timely, pertinent, and compliant with department standards.
Coordinates, trains, and supervises students during field work/internship experiences.
Identifies and provides music resources and maintains these resources as safe and accessible. Supports programming that is music focused.
Acquires continuing education, knowledge, and skills. Remains educated on cultural diversity and develops programming and interventions with unique cultural needs in mind.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in music therapy required.
Master’s degree, preferred.

Certifications:

Certification by The Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC), required.
Membership in related professional organizations, preferred.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of music relevant to the pediatric population and competence in voice, accompanying instruments, and musical skills such as transposition, improvisation, and song writing.
Ability to adapt developmentally appropriate interventions for the broad range of medical, developmental, and psychosocial needs of the pediatric population.
Commitment to using the latest evidence-based techniques, methods, technology, and programming.
Knowledge of research design and methodology.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Experience:

Experience related to program planning, teaching, and management, preferred.
Experience in a pediatric health care setting with behavioral health focus, preferred.
Basic computer skills, required.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

MT-BC license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Columbus, OH 43215 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Columbus, OH 43215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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