What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Therapist- Crisis Administration Job at Nationwide Children's Hospital in position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Music Therapist- Crisis Administration Requisition ID 2024-52358 Category Behavioral Health Overview The Music Therapist assesses patients to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based music therapy interventions that address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children experiencing behavioral / mental health concerns children and their families. The therapist provides a variety of music interventions that promote coping, skill development, and self-expression. Schedule : 4 ten-hour shifts expected; Wednesday - Saturday 11 : 00am - 9 : 00pm Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 16,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities
- Uses music therapeutically to provide interactions that enhance development, coping, normalization, self-expression, and family bonding.
- Identifies and modifies treatment based on comprehensive assessment and re-evaluation, with additional consideration for values and preferences. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning and co-treatment.
- Appropriately prioritizes workflow and creates documentation, which is timely, pertinent, and compliant with department standards.
- Coordinates, trains, and supervises students during field work / internship experiences.
- Identifies and provides music resources and maintains these resources as safe and accessible. Supports programming that is music focused.
- Acquires continuing education, knowledge, and skills. Remains educated on cultural diversity and develops programming and interventions with unique cultural needs in mind. Qualifications Education :
- Bachelor's degree in music therapy required.
- Master's degree, preferred. Certifications :
- Certification by The Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC), required.
- Membership in related professional organizations, preferred. Skills :
- Strong knowledge of music relevant to the pediatric population and competence in voice, accompanying instruments, and musical skills such as transposition, improvisation, and song writing.
- Ability to adapt developmentally appropriate interventions for the broad range of medical, developmental, and psychosocial needs of the pediatric population.
- Commitment to using the latest evidence-based techniques, methods, technology, and programming.
- Knowledge of research design and methodology.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Experience :
- Experience related to program
