Boston Children's Hospital is hiring: Music Therapist (Temporary) in Boston

Position Summary

Music Therapist (temporary maternity leave coverage) for our ICU units.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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