Sutter Health

Music Therapist, Adult Neurology

Sutter Health

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Sacramento • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $36 - $48 per hour

About the role

  • Utilizes music as a formal intervention within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients.
  • Uses clinical and evidence-based assessments and music interventions to accomplish individualized goals in conjunction with the patient’s age, medical condition, and family/significant others.
  • Interventions designed to assist patients and families in coping with the stress and trauma associated with hospitalization.
  • Works with an interdisciplinary team to set priorities in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programming.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy OR Completion of the degree equivalency program in Music Therapy as required by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
  • MT-Certified Music Therapist
  • 2 years recent relevant experience Neurology experience preferred
  • Strong musical skills, including proficiency in playing musical instruments and vocal technique.
  • Strong communication, assessment, and intervention skills.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with patients and their families/care givers, peers, and other healthcare professionals.
Benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
music therapyclinical assessmentsevidence-based assessmentsmusic interventionsmusical instruments proficiencyvocal technique
Soft Skills
communication skillsassessment skillsintervention skillscollaborative relationshipsability to cope with stress and trauma
Certifications
MT-Certified Music TherapistBachelor’s degree in Music Therapydegree equivalency program in Music Therapy