Music Therapist II

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy (Required)
Master's Degree Master's degree in Music Therapy (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years of Music Therapy experience in a pediatric care setting (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certification) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides music therapy services to patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing developmentally appropriate and therapeutic interventions; documents assessments and treatment according to departmental and regulatory standards.

• Participates in departmental and psychosocial rounds to support coordinated, patient- and family-centered care.

• Collaborates with hospital staff and programs to ensure integrated services and to address patient needs within the scope of the role.

• Assists in providing support to music therapy students as appropriate, under the guidance of senior clinicians.

• Supports program sustainability activities as needed, including assisting with grant-related tasks, contributing to fundraising efforts, and helping maintain program materials and resources.

• Supports data collection for service

• Collaborates with Public Relations, Marketing, and other hospital departments to promote the Music Therapy Program internally and externally, ensuring accurate representation of services and contributing to community engagement.

• Contributes to program sustainability efforts, including participating in grant writing, supporting fundraising activities, and assisting with donor stewardship as needed.

• Participates in the development, refinement, and evaluation of the student training program to ensure high-quality educational experiences.

• Orients, trains, supervises, and evaluates music therapy students; supports onboarding and training of new staff members and contributes to in-service education for hospital personnel.

• Engages in psychosocial or clinical quality improvement and/or research projects relevant to music therapy practices and interventions; assists with data collection, literature review, and dissemination of findings.

• Provides mentorship, guidance, and clinical support to Music Therapist I staff, fostering professional growth and consistent application of therapeutic standards.