Music Therapist - PRN

About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital's Child Life department is seeking a PRN Certified Music Therapist to join our team to help meet the needs of medically ill children and teens, as well as provide music therapy to groups of patients in our Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit who are here for mental health/behavioral health reasons. Hours would typically be from 8:30am - 5pm, weekdays only, no weekends.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Responsibilities

• Uses music therapy as a process that combines the verbally transcendent and emotionally authentic aspects of music with the needs of the patient.
• Serves as a resource person and guide providing musical experiences that will aid in patient care.
• Designs and conducts music sessions for individuals and groups, based on client needs.
• Coordinates therapy with other team members and shares response to music therapy intervention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy
• Board Certified Music Therapist (Bd Certified Music Therapist)
• No prior supervisor experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in music therapy

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance