? Urgent: Music Therapist (Emergency Department)
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Summary/ Department Summary: Emergency Department Music
Therapist 4, 10.5 hour days or 5, 8.5 hour days. The shift will
typically start around 10:00 a.m. Key Responsibilities: - 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. Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy Experience: 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. Licensure/ Certifications: Certification or the
eligibility to sit for certification exam within 18 months of hire
are preferred 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.
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