Psychology&Social Science
1.0 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shifts
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is the heart and soul of Stanford Children’s Health. Nationally ranked and internationally recognized, our 311-bed hospital is devoted entirely to pediatrics and obstetrics. Our six centers of excellence provide comprehensive services and deep expertise in key obstetric and pediatric areas: brain & behavior, cancer, heart, pregnancy & newborn, pulmonary and transplant. We also provide an additional, wide range of services for babies, kids and pregnant moms.
Job Summary
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
Provides comprehensive music therapy assessment and treatment interventions for pediatric patients, siblings, and families. Plans and implements individual and group therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and young adults and their families. Primary responsibilities include: conducting group and individual music therapy with patients; maintaining accurate and up-to-date charting, data, and statistics; maintaining supplies and organizing inventory, supporting community and donor relations; and supervising music therapy volunteers.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
Facilitates music therapy interventions and activities that are age and developmentally appropriate. Implements music therapy assessment and treatment interventions for pediatric patients and families. Facilitates music therapy groups and one-on-one interventions. Builds rapport and trust as part of patients’ and families’ therapeutic support system.
Provides siblings with opportunities to express their emotions and concerns.
Supports special music-related events (visiting artists, concerts, workshops etc.).
Assists in managing patient generate materials for Development/Donor Relations teams (i.e. song recordings, pictures, video, program data, and clinical stories).
Conducts music therapy presentations (in-services within UCSF and to general public). Provides support for special events.
Communicates all pertinent information learned through interaction with patients to health care team. Attends pertinent multi-disciplinary rounds and patient care conferences. Documents and reports clearly and concisely, maintaining consistent records in charting system.
Assists with development of workshops, special events, bedside sessions, and music groups for patient-generated works (Primarily patient recorded songs). Engages in HIPAA best practices for consenting patients/ families to release patient generated materials (Stanford Children’s Health Consent Form).
Works at establishing a good rapport and professional working relationship with all inter/intra departmental personnel. Conducts in-service training to other disciplines within Stanford Children’s Health.
Educates others on the use of music therapy and its role in the therapeutic process to promote healing and enhance coping skills.
Fosters strong community and donor relationships in support of Music Therapy Program.
Trains and supervises weekly volunteers.
Maintains music supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Master’s Degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
License/Certification: Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
Ability to come up with creative ideas and activities
Ability to communicate effectively--orally, verbally, and in writing
Ability to communicate information and ideas so that others understand, listen to and understand information and ideas presented and write so that others understand
Ability to conduct sessions to improve patients’ mental and/or physical well-being
Ability to develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient/family, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy
Ability to quickly make sense of, combine and organize information into meaningful patterns
Ability to teach others how to express feelings and concerns through a variety of music modalities
Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite of software applications
Knowledge of a wide variety of creative and expressive activities that are age and developmentally appropriate
Knowledge of human behavior and performance including individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
Knowledge of individual and group behavior and dynamics and methods to encourage communication
Knowledge of the important components of medical records documentation that reflect patient/family reactions and evidence of progress or regression
Skill in active listening, communicating in writing effectively based on needs of person/group and talking to others to communicate effectively
Skill in adjusting actions appropriately in relation to others reactions
Skill in assessing the performance of oneself and/or others to make improvements or take corrective action
Skill in critical thinking and in identifying alternative solutions or approaches
Skill in perceptiveness-being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
Skill in selecting and using methods and procedures appropriate for the situation
Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.