Music Therapist - Pediatrics Support Programs
MD Anderson
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Job Summary
The Pediatric Creative Arts Therapist (Music Therapist) provides and promotes the creative arts therapies to support pediatric patients in processing emotions, creative self-expression, socialization, developing coping skills, and fostering emotional resilience while receiving medical care and treatment.
Shift / Hours: Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm
Ideal Candidate would have Master's Degree in Music Therapy, as well as MT - BC licensure. Along with experience working in a clinical setting. Multilingual a plus. Please note this is a role for a Music Therapist (not dance/movement or art).
Essential Functions
Meets and assesses patients within 24 hours of consult.
Formulates and implements an individualized treatment plan that leverages the unique modalities of creative arts therapy to address identified patient needs and improve overall functioning.
Creates and conducts personalized therapeutic interventions utilizing various creative modalities (art, music, drama, dance) based on patient needs, observations, and referrals.
Participates in Arts in Medicine events and collaborative programming with community arts partners.
Ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation of all patient sessions.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree Music Therapy, Music Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Development, Music, Theatre, Dance or related field.
EDUCATION PREFERRED: Master's Degree Music Therapy.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Completion of an internship in a music therapy.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: experience in a clinical setting, pediatrics a plus.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
MT-BC - Music Therapist-Board Certified The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) within 1 Year Required and
BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire Required
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 171335 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 69,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 83,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Soft Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No
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The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Job Summary
The Pediatric Creative Arts Therapist (Music Therapist) provides and promotes the creative arts therapies to support pediatric patients in processing emotions, creative self-expression, socialization, developing coping skills, and fostering emotional resilience while receiving medical care and treatment.
Shift / Hours: Monday - Friday / 8am - 5pm
Ideal Candidate would have Master's Degree in Music Therapy, as well as MT - BC licensure. Along with experience working in a clinical setting. Multilingual a plus. Please note this is a role for a Music Therapist (not dance/movement or art).
Essential Functions
Meets and assesses patients within 24 hours of consult.
Formulates and implements an individualized treatment plan that leverages the unique modalities of creative arts therapy to address identified patient needs and improve overall functioning.
Creates and conducts personalized therapeutic interventions utilizing various creative modalities (art, music, drama, dance) based on patient needs, observations, and referrals.
Participates in Arts in Medicine events and collaborative programming with community arts partners.
Ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation of all patient sessions.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree Music Therapy, Music Education, Psychology, Social Work, Human Development, Music, Theatre, Dance or related field.
EDUCATION PREFERRED: Master's Degree Music Therapy.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Completion of an internship in a music therapy.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: experience in a clinical setting, pediatrics a plus.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
MT-BC - Music Therapist-Board Certified The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) within 1 Year Required and
BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association (AHA). Upon Hire Required
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 171335 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 69,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 83,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Soft Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No
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