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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Music Therapist I

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Part‑time Music Therapist to design and lead therapeutic music interventions for hospitalized children and their families. The role involves assessing emotional, developmental, and educational needs, creating engaging programs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support family‑centered care. Shifts are Monday/Wednesday/Thursday (4 hrs/day) and Tuesday (8 hrs).

Job Responsibilities

Support implementation of comprehensive programs within music therapy for the assigned clinical population to assess and address the needs and experiences of hospitalized children, patients, and families.

Prepare and execute individualized therapeutic care plans for the developmental and psychosocial well‑being of the children to promote healthy coping.

Perform comprehensive assessments of patients and families to identify needs and set short‑ and/or long‑term goals.

Provide developmentally appropriate preparation and/or support for medical experiences of patients and families to facilitate healthy expression, adaptation, and coping mechanisms.

Develop, oversee, facilitate, and modify individual/group activities and programming to address the needs of assigned patients and families.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team as necessary.

Minimum Education and/or Training

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or a related field required.

Master’s degree in Music Therapy or a related field preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) credential from the Certification board for Music Therapists.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Fluency in additional languages strongly encouraged.

Compensation A reasonable estimate of the salary range is $49,920 - $87,360 per year for the role of Music Therapist I. Individual offers consider skill set, experience, licensure, certification, and organizational needs.

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