Music Therapist (H) Job at University of Miami in Miami

Music Therapist (H) page is loaded## Music Therapist (H)locations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100089643## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .The University of Miami UHealth Department of Cancer Support Services has an exciting opportunity for Music Therapist in Miami. The incumbent engages with adult and pediatric oncology patients, individually or in groups, through therapeutic music activities. The Music Therapist also utilizes musical remedies to treat those suffering from a variety of issues.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS* Assesses client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical or other abilities.* Establishes client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, and interests. Analyzes or synthesizes client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for therapy.* Gathers diagnostic data from various sources, such as case documentation, observations of clients, and interviews of clients or family members.* Designs music therapy experiences to meet clients’ goals or objectives. Adapts existing, or creates new music therapy assessment instruments and procedures, to meet an individual client's needs.* Plans music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, and intensity, in accordance with treatment plans.* Customizes treatment programs for specific client populations (i.e. hospice, psychiatric or obstetric populations). Confers with professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.* Reviews research or literature in music therapy or related disciplines.* Analyzes data to determine the effectiveness of specific treatments or therapy approaches.* Selects or adapts musical instruments and equipment and non-musical materials to meet treatment objectives.* Assesses the risks and benefits of treatment termination for clients.* Conducts or assists in the conduction of music therapy research.* Identifies and responds to emergency physical or mental health situations.* Writes treatment plans, case summaries, and progress reports related to individual clients or groups. Supervises staff, volunteers, practicum students, and interns engaged in music therapy activities. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.Education:Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fieldCertification and Licensing:Certification in relevant specialty or fieldExperience:Minimum 3 years of relevant experienceThe University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**H7The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr