Music Therapist (Oncology) Job at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston

Overview

Oncology Music Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide music therapy to support the developmental, rehabilitative, psychological, socioemotional, and psychoeducational needs of BCH patients and families from various demographic and multicultural backgrounds.
• Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to assess, evaluate, and document the therapeutic needs of patients to address the medical, procedural, surgical, diagnostic, and prognostic experiences of patients and families.
• Provide basic guidance and instruction on student/intern performance and interactions with patients and families.

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in Music Therapy

Experience

• 1 year work experience in a medical setting and/or working with children.
• The ability to adhere to AMTA standards of practice, code of ethics and professional competencies.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge in music therapy clinical practice, musical skills, child development and the impact of healthcare on neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Licensure/Certifications

Certification or the eligibility to sit for certification exam within 18 months of hire are preferred

Benefits

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Research Services

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