Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital's Child Life department is seeking a PRN Certified Music Therapist to join our team to help meet the needs of medically ill children and teens, as well as provide music therapy to groups of patients in our Pediatric Behavioral Health Unit who are here for mental health/behavioral health reasons.

Hours would typically be from 8:30am - 5pm. Weekdays only, no weekends

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for organizing and implementing a music therapy program to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of patients. The systematic application of music in a therapeutic environment will be used to promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, and improve communication.

Responsibilities

Uses music therapy as a process that combines the verbally transcendent and emotionally authentic aspects of music with the needs of the patient.

Serves as a resource person and guide providing musical experiences that will aid in patient care.

Designs and conducts music sessions for individuals and groups, based on client needs.

Coordinates therapy with other team members and shares response to music therapy intervention.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Music Therapy

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Bd Certified Music Therapist

Preferred Requirements

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

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