Music Therapist

About the Role

The Music Therapist plans and implements workshops and related activities for children with the purpose of providing medical and psychosocial therapy through music. Demonstrates commitment to a patient and family-focused model of care. The Expressive Arts and Therapies team provides Music Therapy services for inpatients at CHLA, working with a variety of diagnoses and age ranges from neonates through children aging out of the hospital. Music Therapists adapt interventions to meet the unique needs of patients, addressing family bonding, developmental stimulation, communication skills, mood regulation, coping skills, pain reduction, legacy/end-of-life work, and navigating psychosocial stressors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement music therapy workshops and activities for pediatric patients.
• Assess patient needs and adapt interventions accordingly.
• Address therapeutic goals such as family bonding, developmental stimulation, communication skills, mood regulation, coping skills, pain reduction, and legacy/end-of-life work.
• Work with caregivers and family members as part of the therapy process.
• Collaborate with the Expressive Arts and Therapies team to provide inpatient services.

Requirements

• 1+ years clinical internship in Music Therapy, with an emphasis on pediatric populations.
• Competent musician with skills in guitar, piano, and vocals.
• Experience in creating quantifiable research studies highly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in Music Therapy.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Preferred: Board-certified Music Therapist (MT-BC); Certified in Rhythm, Breath, and Lullaby (RBL); NICU-MT; or completion of Tier 1 training with plans to become fully certified within the next year.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.