Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is hiring : Music Therapist

Overview

Join to apply for the Music Therapist role at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u2019s Hospital of Chicago. Location : Chicago, IL.

General Summary

Develops, implements, and evaluates music therapy services and programs for patients and families of all ages within a pediatric medical setting. Provides music therapy services with a primary focus on delivering individualized, culturally responsive, social justice-oriented, and patient- and family-centered care. Applies knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent development in facilitation of evidence-based therapeutic music experiences through a strengths-based lens.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides evidence-based, individual- and family-centered music therapy sessions primarily at bedside; may provide unit-specific group sessions as appropriate. Medical music therapy support focuses on social, emotional, physical, and developmental health. Goals of clinical work may include relaxation and pain management, coping and emotional processing, developmental support, opportunities for choice and control, and end-of-life / bereavement support.
• Utilizes independent clinical decision making to manage caseload and provide clinical assessment, treatment, and planning. Demonstrates clear, effective, and timely communication in written and spoken form, including communication with referral sources. Completes documentation of clinical work and patient goals in the electronic medical record. Collaborates with medical and psychosocial care teams, including participation in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings pertaining to role.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates assigned unit-specific music therapy programming. Contributes to team initiatives, including data tracking, heartbeat recording programming, interdisciplinary staff education, onboarding new team members, developing resources, and internship program development.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary psychosocial and medical team members to provide music therapy services in alignment with patient’s overall care plan. Educates staff on availability of music therapy services and advocates for equitable provision of care.
• Provides formal and informal supervision for music therapy students and interns, including orientation, training, caseload management, and ongoing feedback. Supervisors provide weekly clinical supervision and written evaluation for assigned students.
• Stays abreast of current research and practice. Participates in music therapy research and quality improvement projects as assigned, including collaboration with in-house and external research partners. Maintains active certification and participates in required trainings.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree : Music Therapy (Required)

Pay Range

$46,280.00-$75,670.40 Salary

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insurance; Employer paid group term life and disability; Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave; 403(b) with a 5% employer match; Various voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability; Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage; Tuition assistance; Student loan support; Adoption benefits; Backup Childcare and Eldercare; Employee Assistance Program and other resources; Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities; and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics.

Support email : candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org

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