Music Therapist

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Music Therapist Location Cleveland Facility Lutheran Hospital Department Patient Experience-Clinical and Operational Improvement Job Code D99914 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Music Therapist, you will provide patients with comprehensive clinical therapy services designed to help them meet individual goals and enhance their well-being. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in both the lives of patients and their families by offering them a creative outlet for various mental and physical health ailments. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM - 4:00PM or 8:00AM - 4:30PM. A caregiver works 2-3 days per week plus one weekend per month (both Saturday and Sunday). A caregiver who excels in this role will: Design, implement and evaluate Music Therapy interventions to address the biopsychosocial needs of hospitalized patients and families as appropriate. Serve as clinical and educational resource for the hospital units and professional community regarding music therapy practice. Assist and participate in research as needed, working with teams to develop research topics and protocols, conducting research, gathering results and assisting in articles for submission. Assist Music Therapy Department as needed to develop and evaluate music therapy programs and initiatives. Coordinate therapy observation experiences, write reports and collaborate on other projects as needed. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) or Board Certified eligible from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). One year of experience providing music therapy services (consideration will be made for time spent in practicum or internship providing music therapy services) Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and musical skills Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Three years of experience providing Music Therapy in a hospital or healthcare setting Master's Degree in Music Therapy OR Master's Degree in a related field (i.e., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) if the candidate has a Bachelor's Degree Experience with guitar, voice or piano Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: Physical Requirements: Standing and walking at least 75% of the time; sitting less than 25% of the time; hand and finger dexterity and reaching with arms and hands at least 75% of the time, close vision and depth perception at least 75% of the time; hearing and talking more than 80% of the time; and pushing and pulling at least 75% of the time. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual America's Best Hospitals survey. Among Cleveland Clinic's 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.