Music Therapist in Valhalla, New York at Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary: This position will provide direct services for neonates through adolescents. A comprehensive music therapy assessment and individualized treatment interventions will be provided in accordance with medical orders. Music therapy will be provided in groups and bedside to accomplish the restoration, maintenance and improvement of mental and physical health. Music therapy objectives are specific and relevant to each patient's diagnosis, course of treatment, and discharge timeline.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice set forth by the American Music Therapy Association.
• Consistently follows infection control guidelines to prevent cross contamination in the music studio, at bedside and during group activities.
• Assess individual patients’ development, emotional wellbeing, communication abilities, cognitive skills and other strengths and needs, determines treatment plan and patient goals.
• Provides music therapy services in individual and group settings to restore, maintain or improve patients and family’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive function.
• Develops and modifies music therapy interventions to meet changing needs and adapt to the developmental age, chronological age, physical limitations or disabilities and cognitive function.
• Develops and sustains therapeutic relationships with patients, parents and families from a variety of cultural, social, economic and religious backgrounds.
• Creates a safe environment in which children and families can feel comfortable with creative expression and communication.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation and follow up
• Provides individual and group Music Therapy treatment services in accordance with the guidelines of the American Music Therapy Association.
• Maintains appropriate documentation including individual assessments, session notes, and treatment plans and the patient’s and family’s response to treatment in accordance with individual goals per department policy.
• Maintains accurate music therapy session statistics.
• Provides support regarding bereavement and/or legacy building. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in pain management and palliative care.
• Provides ongoing management, training, supervision and evaluation of music therapy interns.
• Attending meetings and participating on committees to provide professional opinions.
• Participates in ongoing professional development

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience: new graduate’s welcome.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in music therapy or equivalent as required for eligibility for certification by the American Music Therapy Association.

Licenses / Certifications: Eligible for Board Certification as a Music Therapist; Creative Arts Therapy License within 6 – 9 months of employment, preferred.

Other:

Special Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

Physical Activity (please check one box):

Sedentary Work (involves sitting most of the time, occasionally walking and standing; requires lifting no more

than 10 pounds at a time and/or occasionally lifting or carrying objects)

Light Work (involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects

weighing up to 10 pounds; requires moderate mobility to different work locations)

Medium Work (involves substantial physical activity and mobility; and lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time

with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.)

Heavy Work (involves some type of manual labor including operating heavy machinery/ equipment or physical

labor; requires lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up

to 50 pounds)

1. Other Physical Requirements (check all that apply):

Blood Bourne Exposure Hearing Manual Dexterity

Pushing/Pulling Standing, climbing, mobility Visual Acuity

Other:_____________________________