Music Therapist

Music TherapistChildren's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.Position SummaryThe Music Therapist will provide individual and group sessions to fulfill therapeutic objectives, including but not limited to: anxiety reduction, pain management, developmental stimulation, alternative means of expression/communication, positive coping techniques, procedural support, quality of life and family/patient support. The Music Therapist will be a member of the Child Life Department and complement one another's work in meeting the psychosocial and developmental needs of patients and families. The Music Therapist will also provide educational presentations to the staff, volunteers and community as needed.Ability to function in an interdisciplinary work environment without direct supervision. Must be Board Certified or certification in process. NMT training or experience preferred and NICU-MT training or experience preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy. One-year paid experience as a Music Therapist preferred. One year of prior music therapy work experience with children and families preferred. Experience in program development preferred. Ability to identify and receive referrals from hospital staff and to prioritize patients based on needs and schedules. Ability to accurately assess developmental needs of patients/families and establish a plan of care. Ability to document patient goals and objectives. Ability to evaluate the impact of and progress of music therapy interventions. Excellent time management skills. Willingness and ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Highly proficient guitar and vocal skills. BLS Certification required. Basic computer skills.