Music Therapist

HealthPartners is looking to hire a Music Therapist to join our Regions Behavioral Health team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Performs music therapy services in a professional and compassionate manner utilizing music therapy techniques appropriate for the individual patient. In addition to direct service delivery, the person in this position is also responsible for documentation of services provided, as well as communication with referral sources and other treating providers, as needed. Participates as an integral member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Provides education to patients and families, as needed, regarding treatment and follow-up; provides referrals for additional Integrative therapies when appropriate & necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Job Duties and Tasks:

1. Patient Care
   1. Reviews patient chart and assesses patient to determine & develop appropriate music therapy session for patient.
   2. Engage patient using AIDET and follows safety, infection control and experience standards.
   3. Prepares music sessions and provides music therapy sessions consistent with education provided in an accredited music therapy program.
   4. Documents and charges music treatment in EPIC in a timely manner.
   5. Instrument cleaning and maintenance
2. Program and Professional Development
3. Commitment to Community and Organization

Work Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Bachelors, Master’s Degree or equivalency in music therapy from a college or university accredited by the American Music Therapy Association. In addition, has completed an internship.

Experience:

• Experience providing music therapy in a hospital and/or health care setting.

License / Registration / Certification:

• Current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists or passing score on the Board Certification Examination awaiting certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Post-Graduate degree

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in hospital setting

License / Registration / Certification:

• Neurologic Music Therapy Certification
• Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the professional ethics and values of music therapy practice.
• Demonstrated ability in vocal performance, piano and/or guitar
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with people of all backgrounds & show sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients, families, co-workers and community contacts.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.