Uses music therapeutically to support children and youth, incorporating professional expertise and knowledge related to human development and healthcare experiences.
Designs and implements music therapy sessions based on patient/family strengths and needs, using music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery and music performance.
Coordinates, trains, and supervises volunteers and students in majors related to music therapy during field work/internship experiences.
Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
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Benefits
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Additional Information
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
Patient & Family Centered Care Music Therapy
Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Music Therapist provides direct services for neonates, infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents by using music as a tool to help them attain and maintain their maximum levels of functioning in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication and social/emotional health. Program planning will be designed to reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, provide normalization, promote social interaction and support developmental integrity through play experiences in a safe environment.
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New grads and experienced therapists are welcome to apply!
Prior work experience with pediatric patients in intensive care, hematology/oncology, and acute care settings (Preferred)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
POSITION SHIFT:
30 hours per week | M-Th (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, TN