Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

October 07, 2024

Department:

31004040 C/A Program Therapy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

24

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 4th

Job Summary:

Provides music therapy services in an variety of different settings. May be assigned a geographic region for services.

Key Position Details:

Part -time position scheduled for evening shifts during the week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00PM - 9:30PM) and every fourth weekend day shift (7:30 AM - 4:00PM with some flexibility)This position is on the inpatient child and adolescent mental health unit at Abbott Northwestern Hospital  The Clinical Therapy team provides group programming, individual assessments, and interventions for patients on the inpatient mental health units.  The Clinical Therapy team works very closely with the multidisciplinary inpatient care team including the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner, nurse, psychologist, internal medicine provider, social work, mental health coordinator, pharmacy and additional team members as needed.  Benefit eligible position.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

Provide music therapy services.Initially assess the patient and family to determine plan of care, implement interventions and evaluate results.Develop or contribute to the plan of care that addresses appropriate goals and interventions to meet the patient needs of ages, cultural backgrounds and in various settings (inpatient)Administers music therapy interventions to patientMaintains music therapy equipment and supplies.Documents services provided in relation to expected outcomes.Planning and education of services.May educate support staff, volunteers and families through a variety of means.May orient new staff and volunteers.May plan group programs to treat patients.Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in music therapy from a program approved by the American Music Therapy Association required0 to 2 years of music therapist experience and completion of an American Music Therapy Association clinical internship in music therapy requiredCertified Music Therapists - The Certification Board for Music Therapists required upon hire

Physical Demands

Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently