University of Miami is hiring: Music Therapist (H) in Town of Florida

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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 clients 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 clients 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

Bachelors Degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

The 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 Floridas 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Time Management
• Acute Care
• HTTPS
• Speech Therapy
• Assistive Technologies
• Autism Experience
• Pediatrics Experience
• Home Care
• Interpretation
• Patient Service Experience
• Phone Etiquette

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: H7

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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