Music Therapist (Emergency Department) Job at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

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  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Music Therapist (Emergency Department) at Boston Children's Hospital summary:

The Emergency Department Music Therapist provides specialized music therapy services to support the developmental, psychological, and socioemotional needs of pediatric patients and their families. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address the medical and therapeutic needs of patients undergoing various medical procedures and treatments. Additionally, the therapist supervises students and interns, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethics in clinical music therapy practice.

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Emergency Department Music Therapist
4, 10.5 hour days or 5, 8.5 hour days. The shift will typically start around 10:00 a.m.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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, emergency department, pediatric care, psychological support, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient rehabilitation, clinical assessment, neurodevelopment, child development, therapeutic services

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Internship, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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