Music Therapist

Music Therapist

Are you looking for a career as a Music Therapist? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

This role works independently to complete patient assessments and facilitate therapeutic live music groups, with guitar or piano preferred. The Activity Therapist will join a collaborative team of Activity Therapists and Behavioral Associates and help engage patients through a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities in a well-equipped recreation space overlooking Forest Park.

Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, 1 weekend/month, 1 holiday/year

Day Shift: 8am-4:30pm

Perks: Benefits Eligible

Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital (Behavioral Health Department)

Minimum Requirement:

• BS in Music Therapy
• Board Certified Music Therapist

Overview

Organizes and implements a music therapy program to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Uses music therapy as a process that combines the verbally transcendent and emotionally authentic aspects of music with the needs of the patient.
• Serves as a resource person and guide providing musical experiences that will aid in patient care.
• Designs and conducts music sessions for individuals and groups, based on client needs.
• Coordinates therapy with other team members and shares response to music therapy intervention.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Music Therapy

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Bd Certified Music Therapist

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: 2-5 years
• Supervisor Experience: < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer