Music Therapist

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

At Cincinnati Children's, music therapists work with children of all ages and their loved ones to address needs related to pain, physical recovery, mental health, end of life, and coping with hospitalization and disease.

As members of robust interdisciplinary patient treatment teams, our music therapists incorporate patient interests into therapeutic activities to lower patient anxiety and stress, reduce pain and discomfort, and improve mood and sleep. Interventions are provided in direct response to assessment and therapeutic goal creation and emphasize autonomy, non-invasive interactions, and the opportunity to process emotions. Music therapists offer individual and group sessions on several hospital units including inpatient medical units, residential mental health programs, palliative care, and perinatal hospice.

All of our Board-Certified Music Therapists (MT-BC) have a degree in music therapy and are licensed to practice in the state of Ohio (LPMT). This includes training in a variety of music techniques, human development, counseling skills and an understanding of how music impacts your body and feelings. Cincinnati Children's is also a music therapy internship training site.

Job Description Summary

This full-time position will focus on the support of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with potential to expand therapeutic influence to our Fetal Care Center and perinatal hospice program. Due to this intended scope of service, specific NICU training as an MT-NICU is preferred.

Entry-level clinical professional position which requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline. Uses established procedures to solve standard problems. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Partners with providers, nurses, social workers and others to meet the unique emotional, developmental and cultural needs of each child and family.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor degree in related field.

• Meets all MTA competencies and completed internship required for certification

• American Music Therapy Association Board Certification

• LPMT License in the State of Ohio (Licensed Professional Music Therapist)

• MT-NICU Certification *preferred

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs

• Referral bonus program for current staff!

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Child Life & Integrative Care

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

• Expected Starting Pay Range
• Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status

$52,104.00 - $63,960.00

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability