About the role

Music Therapist utilizing music as a formal intervention within a therapeutic relationship. Addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients at Sutter Health.

Responsibilities

Utilizes music as a formal intervention within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients
Uses clinical and evidence-based assessments and music interventions to accomplish individualized goals in conjunction with the patient’s age, medical condition, and family/significant others
Interventions are designed specifically to assist patients and families in coping with the stress and trauma that is often associated with hospitalization
Works with an interdisciplinary team to set priorities in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programming with patients and families receiving care at Sutter Health
Goals include helping patients manage pain and stressful situations, encouraging self-expression, and promoting communication, motor development, and socialization
Maintains ongoing communication with the department manager to establish and maintain overall music therapy programming

Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy OR Completion of the degree equivalency program in Music Therapy as required by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
MT-Certified Music Therapist
2 years recent relevant experience
Strong musical skills, including proficiency in playing musical instruments and vocal technique
Strong communication, assessment, and intervention skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships with patients and their families/care givers, peers, and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest quality of patient care
General understanding of medical terminology, diagnosis and disease process
Solid written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills to explain treatments, diagnoses, or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Attention to detail with good time management with sound observation and organizational skills
Basic experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and EPIC
Ability to work in an environment with chronically ill, disoriented, and sometimes contentious patients
Ability to prioritize assignments under varied and urgent conditions and work within procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Ability to perform detailed tasks thoroughly and completely, using existing procedures to identify and solve routine or standard problems
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI)

No Unions: No
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.