Music Therapist - PRN

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital's C hild Life department is seeking a PRN Certified Music Therapist to join our team to help meet the needs of medically ill children and teens, as well as provide music therapy to groups of patients in our Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit who are here for mental health / behavioral health reasons.

Hours would typically be from 8 : 30am - 5pm. Weekdays only, no weekends

Overview

St. Louis Childrens Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked childrens hospitals in the country, St.

Louis Childrens provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers.

Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to do whats right for kids.

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Childrens commitment since its inception in 1879.

Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Childrens consistently ranks among Americas Best Childrens Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories.

In 2021, St. Louis Childrens was one of eight childrens hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospitals academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States.

Since 2005, St. Louis Childrens has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for organizing and implementing a music therapy program to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients.

The systematic application of music in a therapeutic environment will be used to promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, and improve communication.

Responsibilities

• Uses music therapy as a process that combines the verbally transcendent and emotionally authentic aspects of music with the needs of the patient.
• Serves as a resource person and guide providing musical experiences that will aid in patient care.
• Designs and conducts music sessions for individuals and groups, based on client needs.
• Coordinates therapy with other team members and shares response to music therapy intervention.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Music Therapy

Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Bd Certified Music Therapist

Preferred Requirements

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC were committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan* / 403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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