Music Therapist for StarShine Hospice Program

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)

Music Therapist for StarShine Hospice Program

StarShine's Hospice Program is for children and young adults whose life expectancy is six months or less. Our Hospice Program is here to help make every moment as comfortable and meaningful as possible.

The program provides care and support to children in the final months of life. Our care is not intended to cure illness, but rather to make the most of the child's remaining time. We do everything we can to keep the child comfortable and happy. We provide most hospice care in the home, so that the child can be with people s/he loves, surrounded by things that are comforting and familiar.

About the Job:

The Music Therapist for StarShine will:

• Provide individualized and group music therapy sessions to pediatric patients with life-limiting conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice teams (nurses, social workers, chaplains, etc.) to integrate music therapy into holistic care plans.
• Support the emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of patients and families through music.
• Facilitate legacy projects (e.g., heartbeat recordings, songwriting, memory-making activities).

This Music Therapist will work at the Burnet Campus and will provide in-home hospice visits; travel is required.

This is a full-time job, working 40 hours/week, Monday-Thursday, Day Shift.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program.
• Certification by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (MT-BC).
• Ohio State Music Therapy Licensure.
• Experience working with children, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or medical settings.
• Strong musical proficiency across multiple instruments and vocal ability.
• Trauma-informed care training or experience is a plus.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Compassionate, patient, and emotionally resilient.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt musical interventions to diverse developmental and cultural needs.
• Comfortable working in emotionally intense environments.
• Creative and resourceful in engaging children with varying abilities and conditions.

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

Lincoln Building

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Child Life & Integrative Care

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

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