Phoenix Children's is hiring: Music Therapist in Phoenix

Position Summary
Music Therapist

This position will provide music therapy in caring for the health needs of infants, children, adolescents, and families.

Position Duties

Provides comprehensive music therapy services to patients and families that meet the emotional, physical, cognitive, social/cultural, and communicative needs.

Collaborates as a member of the health care team by integrating music therapy into the care of the patient.

Performs assessments of patients and families to identify needs in order to set short- and/or long-term goals.

Provides music therapy interventions that are goal-oriented and patient/family focused.

Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and modifies care based on results.

Documents music therapy interventions in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner, including original assessment and progress notes.

Communicates effectively with Child Life staff and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team on clinical care planning and issues revealed through music therapy sessions.

Presents educational in‑services about music therapy within the medical facility.

Maintains accurate music therapy session statistics for quality assurance efforts.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties.

Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies.

Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders.

Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families.

Values

We place children and families at the center of all we do.

We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way.

We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact.

We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future.

We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable.

Position Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Music Therapy or a related field (required)

Experience

Two years experience in a related field (required)

Experience planning and providing activities for children (required)

Experience providing therapeutic activity in a pediatric hospital setting (required)

Bilingual English-Spanish skills (preferred)

Additional Requirements

Current Board Certification in Music Therapy (required)

Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or able to obtain within 30 days of hire (required)

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

Music Therapist Board Certification - Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of start - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

Physical Requirement - Climbing - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally

Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly

Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently

Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

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