Music Therapist – PRN
Cleveland Clinic
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Independence • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Provide comprehensive clinical music therapy services through assessment and treatment in accordance with the Scope of Practice established by the Certification Board for Music Therapists
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams
- Assist with research initiatives as needed
- Support the development and evaluation of music therapy programs across the department
- Provide music therapy services for hospice patients one day per week, requiring independent scheduling and travel to patient homes or care facilities
- Receive patient schedules in advance and coordinate appointments directly
- Design, implement and evaluate Music Therapy interventions to address the biopsychosocial needs of hospitalized patients and families as appropriate
- Serve as clinical and educational resource for the hospital units and professional community regarding music therapy practice
- Assist and participate in research as needed, working with teams to develop research topics and protocols, conducting research, gathering results and assisting in articles for submission
- Assist Music Therapy Department as needed to develop and evaluate music therapy programs and initiatives
- Coordinate therapy observation experiences, write reports and collaborate on other projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
- Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC) from the Certification Board for Music Therapists required
- Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT) through the state licensing board required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross ; must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
- Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
- One year of experience providing music therapy services (consideration will be made for time spent in practicum or internship providing music therapy services)
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and musical skills
- Three years of experience providing Music Therapy in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
- Master's Degree in Music Therapy OR Master’s Degree in a related field (i.e., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) if the candidate has a Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
- We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
music therapybiopsychosocial assessmentprogram developmentintervention designresearch methodologydata analysisreport writingclinical resourcetreatment evaluationscheduling
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsindependencemusical skillseducational resourceteamworkproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC)Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT)Basic Life Support (BLS)