Music Therapist

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Music Therapist to join our Inpatient Psych team. This part time role will work56 hours within a two-week pay period, on days or evenings.

Purpose of this position: In conjunction with the Inpatient Psychiatry Team, implements the utilization of music within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Music Therapist works to assure program quality and integrity is maintained
• Assesses emotional and spiritual well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses
• Designs music interventions for individuals and groups based on patient/family needs using improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance and learning through music
• Assesses patient/family needs, develops, and implements treatment plans; evaluates and documents clinical changes
• Uses therapeutic interventions to support patients in distress, to assist in preventing escalation of undesired behaviors
• Uses clinical skills and interventions to assist the department in reducing the use of restraints and seclusion
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation, and follow up
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Participates in ongoing education programs
• Follows the policy of confidentiality regarding patients and families
• Demonstrates a compassionate attitude toward patients and families that is consistent with the HHS philosophy and mission
• Attends and actively participates in clinical team meetings
• Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients, families, and team members
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a college music therapy curriculum including an internship (or is in the process of completing an internship)

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• Bachelor's degree in music therapy from an American Music Therapy Association-approved program

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to establish caring and professional relationships with people of all ages and abilities
• Ability to perform work with empathy, patience, creativity, imagination, an openness to new ideas, flexibility, and an understanding of self
• Ability to effectively work with individuals experiencing acute mental health crises, individuals with chronic persistent mental illness in an inpatient hospital setting
• Ability to use a patient-centered approach to engage in conflict resolution and de-escalation; skilled in using therapeutic interventions to reduce the use of restraints and seclusion
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the clients, their families, personnel, and support agencies

License/Certifications

• Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC)

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.