Overview
Music Therapist - PRN (up to 3 days / week)
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture : People first. Children always.
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Work Information
Work Shift : Day
Work Day(s) : Monday–Friday
Shift Start Time : 8 : 30 AM
Shift End Time : 5 : 00 PM
Worker Sub-Type : PRN
Primary Location Address : 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family : Rehab
Responsibilities
- Provide patient and family centered care via music therapy interventions.
- Provide accurate and timely assessments for patients at all levels of functioning which reflects the whole person.
- Create therapeutic goals as part of the interdisciplinary team appropriate for patients\' medical, rehabilitative and / or palliative care.
- Plan and deliver therapeutic treatment during hospitalization, utilizing a variety of evidenced-based music therapy techniques.
- Complete necessary documentation in a clear, concise, and timely manner in such a way that meets documentation standards and includes goals understandable to anyone who reads them.
- Comprehend and incorporate interdisciplinary goals and ideas into documentation.
- Document family involvement in planning and implementation of treatment plans.
- Provide supervision to music therapy students, musician volunteers, and music community partners.
- Participate in programming duties of music therapy for area of care, including music therapy equipment acquisition / maintenance, Foundation Relations, music therapy research, and education for staff regarding benefits of music therapy.
Experience
Experience in music therapy internship and / or work experience in a healthcare settingPreferred Qualifications
1 year of experience in working as a medical music therapist in a pediatric healthcare settingMaster’s or Master’s equivalency in music therapyNICU-MT or NMTEducation
Bachelor’s degree in Music TherapyCertification Summary
Georgia music therapy licenseBoard-certified music therapist (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music TherapistsBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employmentKnowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work as part of interdisciplinary teamKnowledge of pediatric age-appropriate development, treatment, and practiceOrganizational and analytical skillsJob Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (required)State license as applicable; MT-BC certification preferred or as required by stateCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employmentEEO Statement
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Job Function
Health Care ProviderIndustries
Hospitals and Health CareSeniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
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