Music Therapist

Music Therapist Req #: 0000255042 Category: Rehabilitation Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Department: OB Support Center Pay Range: $26.61 per hour Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039 Job Overview Collaborates with the Child Life in the execution of all Music Therapy Program goals and objectives. Shares in providing a healing environment for pediatric patients and families on the pediatric unit, pediatric intensive care unit, Burn Step down Unit and Burn Intensive Care unit by providing developmentally appropriate music therapy interventions. Qualifications Required: Bachelors Degree in music or field related to music therapy Board certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) Successful completion of all orientation programs Preferred: Masters degree in music therapy or related field Scheduling Requirements Per Diem Day Shift Essential Functions Offers and provides individual and group music therapy sessions to pediatric patients and families throughout the children's hospital based on daily psychosocial assessment and referrals from the child life and interdisciplinary staff. Utilizes music therapy as a diagnostic and treatment tool to help children and families with adjustment to hospitalization, illness, treatment, etc. Interprets the child's perception of his/her diagnosis and treatment as revealed through music and other means of communication both verbal and non-verbal. Provides opportunities for and facilitates a variety of music therapy modalities to promote self healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery. Prioritizes patient needs effectively and efficiently. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess needs and provides consultation to the child life staff and overall healthcare team regarding the status and individual needs of children to promote adaptation to hospitalization. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Applies the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Provides the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ....and more! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr