The Music Therapist provides therapeutic music activities to adult and pediatric oncology patients to treat various health issues. Responsibilities include assessing client needs, designing customized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami UHealth Department of Cancer Support Services has an exciting opportunity for Music Therapist in Miami. The incumbent engages with adult and pediatric oncology patients, individually or in groups, through therapeutic music activities. The Music Therapist also utilizes musical remedies to treat those suffering from a variety of issues. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Assesses client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical or other abilities. Establishes client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, and interests. Analyzes or synthesizes client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for therapy. Gathers diagnostic data from various sources, such as case documentation, observations of clients, and interviews of clients or family members. Designs music therapy experiences to meet clients’ goals or objectives. Adapts existing, or creates new music therapy assessment instruments and procedures, to meet an individual client's needs. Plans music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, and intensity, in accordance with treatment plans. Customizes treatment programs for specific client populations (i.e. hospice, psychiatric or obstetric populations). Confers with professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans. Reviews research or literature in music therapy or related disciplines. Analyzes data to determine the effectiveness of specific treatments or therapy approaches. Selects or adapts musical instruments and equipment and non-musical materials to meet treatment objectives. Assesses the risks and benefits of treatment termination for clients. Conducts or assists in the conduction of music therapy research. Identifies and responds to emergency physical or mental health situations. Writes treatment plans, case summaries, and progress reports related to individual clients or groups. Supervises staff, volunteers, practicum students, and interns engaged in music therapy activities. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess the required professional certification. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in music therapy is required.
Market context
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