
Music Therapist (Surgical)
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA, United States
Full Time
Expires On: 07/01/2025
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.
- 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.