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Job Title:

Music Therapist

Cost Center:

301351047 MfdHos-Child Life Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

40 Normal (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Music Therapy is defined as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals for people of all ages and ability levels within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.  This individual has completed the education and clinical training requirements established by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and holds current board certification from The Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).  The Music Therapist must adhere to the CBMT Code of Professional Practice, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Clinical Practice set forth by the American Music Therapy Association.  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required :  Graduated with a bachelor’s degree or higher from a music therapy degree program.  

Preferred/Optional: Master’s degree in Music Therapy from a music therapy degree program.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Completion of a Music Therapy Internship under a board-certified music therapist in a medical setting and successful board certification. Demonstrates professional knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. Ability to relate to persons of diverse culture and demographic backgrounds.  Knowledge of the professional ethics and values of music therapy practice. Demonstrate strong music skills (guitar, keyboard, voice, percussion) and ability to adapt live music based on observations of patient and family needs and/or responses.  Demonstrate excellent listening, effective interpersonal communication, verbal and written skills.

Preferred/Optional :  One to three years of experience in a medical setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required :  • Must have passed Board Certification in Music Therapy through the Certification Board for Music Therapists approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). • Must maintain Board Certification credentials through completing 100 hours of continuing music therapy education or retaking and passing the CBMT exam every five years (recertification cycle) • Must be registered in Wisconsin (WMTR); Maintains Registration through the Department of Safety and Professional Services Wisconsin State Statutes SPS 142.01. • Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional :  • Advanced level training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) and Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy (NICU-MT) is highly recommended. 

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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