Music Therapist, Full-Time, Days at University of Chicago Medicine

Job DescriptionBe a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as a Music Therapist in the Comer Childrens Hospital.In this role as a Music Therapistyou will coordinate services of psychosocial support to children and families during hospitalization surgeries and/or out-patient visits through promoting socialization developing coping skills enhancing body image and awareness increasing self-esteem facilitating positive adjustment fostering self-expression maintaining autonomy and providing age-appropriate music therapy.Essential Job Functions:Clinical ServicesPlans schedules implements and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic music program for individuals and groupsUses music to formulate treatment goals and facilitate interventionsPromotes family-centered care through involvement of parents/caregivers siblings and other family membersDevelops the therapeutic plan in collaboration with the patient family and healthcare teamEducates parents and staff to provide a therapeutic outlet for children and families.Develops relationships with families that are caring trusting beneficial and professionalAdvocates for opportunities for parents/caregivers to maintain their parenting roleDemonstrates sensitivity to caregiver concerns and uses the caregiver as a resourceIdentifies referrals for other team members and/or community resourcesDocuments in patients electronic medical record in accordance with department guidelineLeadership for Projects and ProgrammingProvides leadership in team meetings; maintains develops and models effective working relationships with members of the Child Life staff and the Healthcare teamAddresses difficult situations professionally proactively and collaboratively at the point of service acts as a model for other staff membersProvides consultation/recommendations to medical/patient care teamParticipates in rounds patient care conferences and hospital committeesDemonstrates leadership through active participation in departmental meetings/committeesInitiates new programs/projects as assignedProvides in-services to hospital staff and works with other departments to facilitate institutional events and clinical presentationsRecruits selects coordinates and supervises art therapy interns and/or volunteers within the context of art programmingProfessional SkillsParticipates in and contributes to national forums and organizations to remain current with the newest theories research and trendsAssumes responsibility to develop self professionally by participating in continuing educationEstablishes and accomplishes annual goals in accordance with UCMC goalsEngages in community outreach including but not limited to school and community eventsServes as liaison between hospital and participating student internship programsQuality & Performance ImprovementMaintains appropriate records and statistical data in accordance with department guidelinesSelects purchases stocks and maintains inventory within budgetary limitsMaintains art supplies that are clean safe and follows all infection control guidelinesEvaluates art programming and makes recommendations for improvementParticipates in the planning of new programs grants budgets and policiesQualifications:Bachelors degree in Music Therapy Masters in Music Therapy preferredCurrent professional Board Certification (MT-BC) or the designation of Registered Certified or Advance Certified Music Therapist (RMT CMT or ACMT) by the American Music Therapy AssociationInternship in art therapy with hospitalized children and adolescents preferred1-2 years work experience with children and adolescentsRequires the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize theoretical constructs of human development for assessment and intervention for infants through teenagersDemonstrates leadership abilities with good organizational skillsInterpersonal skills needed to establish therapeutic relationships with children and their families and effective communicationAnalytical skills necessary to identify and solve problems within a constantly changing and stressful environmentPosition Details:Full-Time (1.0 FTE)Shift: Days Monday-FridayWork Location: OnsiteUnit/Department: Comer Childrens HospitalCBA Code:Non-UnionWhy Join UsWeve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career OpportunitiesUChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.Compensation & Benefits OverviewUChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine. Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1