Therapist, Music

Music Therapist

As the Music Therapist at Westfields Hospital & Clinic and Lakeview Hospital, you will perform music therapy services in a professional and compassionate manner utilizing music therapy techniques appropriate for the individual patient and for groups; documents each session in the patient's electronic medical chart (EPIC); provides referrals for additional therapies when appropriate & necessary. Participates as an integral member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Reviews patient chart and assesses patient in order to determine & develop appropriate music therapy session for patient.
• Provides music therapy sessions (individual sessions and group sessions) consistent with education provided in an accredited music therapy program.
• Maintains excellent working relationships with both patients and staff
• Documents each patient music therapy session in the electronic medical record, EPIC, in a timely manner (same day of service). Documentation includes entering patient data which helps to establish measurable outcomes.
• Develops collaborative, professional relationships with other interdisciplinary health care providers to enhance integrative care.
• Assists in the development of/implement standards of care and practice guidelines for music therapy practice at Westfields Hospital & Clinic and Lakeview Hospital.
• Participates in public speaking opportunities, lectures and other community and professional educational opportunities to help further the mission & vision of the Integrative Therapies Program within Westfields Hospital & Clinic and Lakeview Hospital when assigned.

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours weekly / 1.0 FTE
• Full-time
• Day Shift
• 2 days/week at Westfields Hospital & Clinic, 3 days/week at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in music therapy from a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association and has completed an internship.
• Current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists or board certification is obtained within three months from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing music therapy in a variety of health-care settings.
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of the professional ethics and values of music therapy practice.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits:

At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes:

• Health, and dental insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Education reimbursements
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Employee Well-being Program
• Free parking
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Social club discounts to area attractions and events
• Community Volunteer Pay

About Westfields Hospital & Clinic:

• Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Located just 30 minutes east of the Twin Cities in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, Westfields is an award-winner hospital serving western Wisconsin with primary, acute, emergency and outpatient health care services. Our campus is in New Richmond, where you'll find a comfortable small-town feel, just a stone's throw away from Minneapolis and St. Paul.As a partner for good, we believe that outstanding health care comes from combining science with compassion, spirit and humanity. Everyone on our team helps make health care and insurance simpler and more affordable for all. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.