Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides therapeutic and evidence-based interventions in order to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients by a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC). This position is responsible for developing treatment plans, implementing and evaluating music therapy interventions, and ensuring safe and appropriate therapeutic services are provided.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Use music therapy interventions to treat patients according to individualized treatment plan.
Develop and implement individualized treatment to meet the needs of each patient and therapeutic milieu served.
Performs assessments to determine deficits, strengths, functioning needs, and precautions addressable through music therapy.
Determine role of music therapy in treatment, establish treatment goals, and formulate interventions strategies based on assessed needs.
Systematic evaluation of therapy results, documentation, and patient discharge planning.
Participate as active member of the treatment team.
Participate within department/unit for service delivery, quality improvement initiatives, and policies and procedures.
Evaluate and assist in procurement of needed resources.
May assist in orientation, supervision, and professional development of new staff, students, and music therapy interns.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Ability to articulate the purpose, goals, function, and value of music therapy to patients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
Ability to implement the proper treatment interventions for individual patients based on assessed needs and limitations. The incumbent communicates with patients and families regarding the program structure and treatment plan and monitors the patient's progress making modifications to services as needed. The incumbent is required to abide by established hospital policies and procedures.
In performing daily work responsibilities with patients, the incumbent must constantly monitor safety and be able to foresee problems before they become a crisis. It may be required to address and resolve crisis situations involving patients.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit(s). The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
Master's degree in music therapy.
Two years related experience.
Utah State Certified Music Therapist (SCMT) acquired through DOPL.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Card through the American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85077
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type PRN
Shift Variable
Work Schedule PRN
Location Name Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HMH CST 93H EXPRESSIVE THERAPY
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
