Music Therapist: Grant-Funded

Music Therapist: Grant-Funded

To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference. The Music Therapist role within the UH Cleveland Medical Center offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues. We currently offer an opportunity for a Full Time Days, Music Therapist to support adult patients and families in Cleveland. Joining our team comes with several benefits, including: Free parking for regular status caregivers Tuition reimbursement Full benefits and retirement Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development

What You Will Do

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate Music Therapy interventions to address the age-specific psychosocial and physiological needs of hospitalized adults and their families
• Plan and implement music therapy groups for inpatients/outpatients/staff
• Evaluate and mentor practicum and internship students as appropriate
• Professional growth, information sharing and collaboration
• Create and implement innovative ways to secure funding

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy (Required) and Member American Music Therapy Association (Preferred)
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Demonstrate competence with a variety of musical instruments and skills (i.e., transposition, improvisation, song writing, instrumental/vocal arranging, drumming, and adapting instruments and therapeutic music interventions) to a variety of culturally, ethnically, racially diverse, medically, developmentally and physiologically impaired patients. Knowledge of research design and methodology, patient assessment and evaluation techniques. Strong interest in multi-disciplinary team approach. Basic computer knowledge
• Licenses and Certifications: Board Certification (MT-BC) or eligible (Required within 90 Days)

Position Details

• This Music Therapist will be working with adults on the inpatient side 3 days per week, floating to all units of hospital. The other 2 days will provide community support programming.
• This is a grant-funded position: current funding will last through mid-2028 and is in the process of future renewals.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Other Locations: United States-Ohio-Beachwood

Work Locations: 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland 44106