About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This per-diem Music Therapist provides clinical, evidence-based music interventions for inpatients (neonatal, pediatric, adult psychiatric) to support communication, social/emotional, sensory-motor, and cognitive goals. You will deliver individual and group sessions, collaborate with clinical teams, document care, and contribute to program development and research.

• Conduct assessments and administer music/sound therapy interventions for consulted pediatric and adult psychiatric inpatients, following AMTA scope of practice and competencies.
• Lead one-on-one and group music therapy sessions tailored to developmental level and clinical needs.
• Participate in daily patient rounds and contribute to the interdisciplinary plan of care when indicated.
• Deliver clinical documentation in the medical record using electronic charting tools.
• Serve as an instructor or supervisor for student interns and other learners as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program evaluation, and clinical research activities.
• Deliver presentations, staff in‑services, and community outreach to support the Music Therapy Program.
• Maintain program safety and equipment sanitation; recommend improvements and identify fundraising or donor opportunities as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and standards.

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Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy.
  • CBMT Board-Certified Music Therapist (CBMT).
• Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in Music Therapy.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare setting (inpatient experience preferred).

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay range: $26.87 – $33.59 per hour (based on full-time equivalent; final offer considers experience, certifications, and internal equity).
• Hours: Per Diem (flexible shifts). Employment type listed as Full Time in the original posting; per-diem scheduling applies.

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Physical Requirements

• Primarily a professional/clinical environment with typical office and patient-care activities.
• Largely sedentary but may require walking, standing, reaching, ascending/descending stairs, and operating office or clinical equipment.
• Frequent communication (speaking, hearing); visual ability to read screens and print.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current music therapy theory and practice across the lifespan (neonates through adults).
• Experience serving pediatric and adult patients, including those with mental health needs.
• Strong diagnostic, treatment-planning, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to design and implement individualized and group interventions using music.
• Analytical skills to assess patient needs and measure intervention effectiveness.
• Proficiency with common office and documentation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic medical records).

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Additional Hiring & Compliance Notes

• Employer: Confidential Client (the posting references a healthcare system in the original source; the hiring organization will be the Confidential Client).
• This role requires adherence to federal and state laws applicable to healthcare settings. Candidates may be required to complete background checks, credential verification, and any health screenings or vaccination requirements that the Confidential Client lawfully applies.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to apply or interview, please indicate this when contacted by the recruiter.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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