Music Therapist (20 hours)

Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Jamaica Plain
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Music Therapist (20 hours) at Boston Children's Hospital summary: As a Music Therapist, I provide therapeutic music sessions to support developmental and emotional needs of children aged birth to 3 years in home settings. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, I assess and document the needs of patients and families while adhering to professional standards. My role includes guiding students and interns on patient interactions and ensuring the delivery of high-quality music therapy services. 20 hours a week in Jamaica Plain, MA office however travel is involved to patients homes. Early Intervention Program
You will be going into homes of families, working with ages from birth to 3 years old. The Music Therapist will:

• Provide music therapy to support the developmental, rehabilitative, psychological, socioemotional, and psychoeducational needs of BCH patients and families from various demographic and multicultural backgrounds.
• Working 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.
• Providing basic guidance and instruction on student/intern performance and interactions with patients and families. To qualify, you must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy
  • Certification or the eligibility to sit for certification exam within 18 months of hire are preferred
  • 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. Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
    Keywords: Music Therapy, Child Development, Early Intervention, Healthcare, Interdisciplinary Teams, Pediatric Therapy, Patient Assessment, Therapeutic Needs, Music Education, Professional Standards

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