Music Therapist Job at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis

SUMMARY We are currently seeking a Music Therapist to join our Inpatient Psych team. This part time role will work 56 hours within a two-week pay period, on days or evenings. Purpose of this position: In conjunction with the Inpatient Psychiatry Team, implements the utilization of music within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients. RESPONSIBILITIES Assure program quality and integrity is maintained Assess emotional and spiritual well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses Design music interventions for individuals and groups based on patient/family needs using improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance and learning through music Assess patient/family needs, develop, and implement treatment plans; evaluate and document clinical changes Use therapeutic interventions to support patients in distress, to assist in preventing escalation of undesired behaviors Use clinical skills and interventions to assist the department in reducing the use of restraints and seclusion Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation, and follow up Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner Participate in ongoing education programs Follow the policy of confidentiality regarding patients and families Demonstrate a compassionate attitude toward patients and families that is consistent with the HHS philosophy and mission Attend and actively participate in clinical team meetings Maintain confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients, families, and team members Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Completion of a college music therapy curriculum including an internship (or is in the process of completing an internship) Bachelor’s degree in music therapy from an American Music Therapy Association-approved program Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Ability to establish caring and professional relationships with people of all ages and abilities Ability to perform work with empathy, patience, creativity, imagination, an openness to new ideas, flexibility, and an understanding of self Ability to effectively work with individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, individuals with chronic persistent mental illness in an inpatient hospital setting Ability to use a patient-centered approach to engage in conflict resolution and de-escalation; skilled in using therapeutic interventions to reduce the use of restraints and seclusion Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing Ability to work independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the clients, their families, personnel, and support agencies License/Certifications Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC) #J-18808-Ljbffr