Child Life - Music Therapist

About the role

This role is responsible for providing music therapy services to fulfill therapeutic objectives for chronic and high-acuity patients and families while ensuring that patients and families receive the highest standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy interventions to address the needs of complex patient and family cases.
• Fulfill clinical responsibilities by performing duties of staff music therapists, including assessment, care planning, implementation of services, ongoing evaluation of patient/family needs, education and advocacy as it applies to music therapy and therapeutic arts care, and participating with clinical team consultation.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues of the healthcare team, providing ongoing advocacy and education across disciplines regarding the benefits of music therapy services and therapeutic arts for patient and family wellness.
• Mentor students, colleagues, volunteers, and donors concerning the benefits of music therapy.
• Participate in department, unit, and hospital-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year related experience required
• At least 2 years job related experience preferred
• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience preferred
• Music Therapist Board Certification required

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM

Location

Plano, TX (On-Site)

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.