Music Therapist / Group Therapy / FT / Day Job at UHS in Amarillo

Overview

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer traditional values with advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. Amarillo offers outdoor recreation, quality education, and a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. We seek professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work and who can contribute to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We share a vision and values-centered environment.

Visit us online at: northwest Texas Healthcare System careers page

Position: Music Therapist (BM)

Position Summary: A Board-Certified Music Therapist with leadership abilities, communication, and problem-solving skills who, with minimum supervision, coordinates interventions with the treatment team to meet patient needs in a quality, cost-effective manner. The Music Therapist provides age- and developmentally-appropriate music therapy groups and establishes behavioral treatment goals in alignment with the Behavioral Health Hospital’s philosophy and objectives. The Music Therapist supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and reports to the Director of Clinical Services.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Design and provide music therapy interventions based on therapeutic goals to address patient needs (e.g., self-care, adjustment to life changes, cognitive functioning, self-esteem, communication, impulse control). Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to establish goals for music therapy, considering patient needs and the overall therapeutic program. Document evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries, progress notes, and other patient reports. Observe, monitor, and document patient reactions and progress. Direct and provide daily operations of Behavioral Health Therapeutic Alternative services. Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units serving varied populations (children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and dual diagnoses). Attend and participate in weekly treatment plan meetings.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program if offered
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhs guest site

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. In 2024, annual revenues were $15.8 billion. UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and grows through its subsidiaries, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, and related services across the U.S., District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. Bachelor’s in Music Therapy. Currently Board Certified as a Music Therapist (MT-BC) or agrees to obtain certification within 6 months
2. 2+ years of work experience in music therapy with a mental health population
3. Proficient with playing guitar, piano, drums, autoharp, and other instruments
4. Excellent singing abilities
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
6. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
7. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association on hire or within 30 days of start date and maintained throughout employment. Must be obtained prior to providing patient care

Physical and Sensory Requirements

1. Ability to read and write in English
2. Ability to speak and hear for discussions with employees and peers
3. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
4. Ability to respond to pages
5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
6. Bending and lifting (5–10 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling
7. Ability to understand and interpret financial data

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. Resumes submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement will be the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid if the candidate is hired through other means.

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