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Music Therapist
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What they do
A Music Therapist directs and coordinates recreational activities for people with disabilities or illness to help them improve their emotional and physical well-being, improve motor skills and increase confidence. Leads activities involving music, instruments, and sound. Assists patients with disabilities to learn to use public resources such as parks and public transportation, and integrate in the community. Works with people of all ages, in schools, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, or in parks and recreation departments.
$75,026 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- 4.
Primary responsibilities include:
conducting group and individual therapy; maintaining accurate and up-to-date charting, data, and statistics; maintaining supplies and organizing inventory, supporting community and donor relations, and supervising music therapy interns and volunteers.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals' donor-funded facility dog program is among its most powerful resources. Animal-assisted therapy provides measurable improvements in blood pressure and cardiovascular health, increased endorphin release, and many emotional and mental health benefits- including for families and staff. What sets our facility dog program apart is its significant therapeutic value for our patients. These highly trained dogs are partnered with professional handlers
- in our case credentialed child life specialists and music therapists
- trained to help children and families navigate illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program. 2. Board-certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) 3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 4. Ability to adapt to various medical settings and work with diverse patient populations. 5. Strong musical skills and knowledge of a wide range of musical styles. 6. Three years of relevant experience with master's degree in music therapy or related field, or 7. Four years of relevant experience without master's degree in music therapy or related field.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience working with pediatric populations in a healthcare setting. 2. Experience in research and/or supervision. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence- also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity
- both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.