About Job

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Senior Music Therapist to evaluate and provide quality individual and group-based music therapy services for children, adolescents, and/or adults as part of an individual’s comprehensive inpatient acute hospitalization. The primary coverage area for this position is: pediatric intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric medical/surgical and hematology/oncology units. Cross coverage areas include adult and pediatric inpatient psychiatry units, psychiatric partial hospitalization programs, and adult inpatient palliative care.

Position Responsibilities

Provide quality patient- and family-centered care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation appropriate for patients with complex or specialized needs.
Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.
Exhibit divisional and/or departmental leadership - Serve as a clinical resource and maintain high level of clinical productivity.
Participate in clinical research and collaborate on special projects.
Assist with setting and accomplishing divisional/departmental goals and assist management as necessary.
Develop, implement and expand learning opportunities and skills development for staff and students.
Assist in establishing new programs, as well as maintaining and developing current programs.
Assist in the administration of the departmental Quality Assurance Program.
Participate in the development of service operations, policies and procedures.
Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.

UI Health Care Core Values (WECARE)

Welcoming We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.

Excellence We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.

Collaboration We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork – guided by compassion – is the best way to work.

Accountability We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgement occur.

Respect - We create an inclusive environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.

Empowerment We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only

comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

The department intends to hire for one position from either Music Therapist, requisition 25003754 or Senior Music Therapist, requisition 25003755, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 7 https://hr.uiowa.edu/future-dated-seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to the practice of Music Therapy is required or an equivalent combination of experience and education
2 or more years experience as a Music Therapist in an acute care hospital setting with a high degree of understanding and skill in one or more areas of assigned responsibility
Demonstrated ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated clinical education abilities
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Certifications Required

Current certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) as a Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT- BC)

Desirable Qualifications

3+ years of experience facilitating music therapy interventions
Demonstrated clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry/behavioral health services
Demonstrated experience leading group based music therapy interventions
Demonstrated experience with basic counseling skills, behavioral management, treatment of mental illness including anxiety, depression, eating disorder, bipolar disorder, dementia care
Demonstrated clinical experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults with complex developmental needs
Demonstrated experience within a pediatric intensive care unit and/or neonatal intensive care unit developmental care model
Demonstrated experience in palliative care, grief and loss
Demonstrated program/service development or quality improvement projects.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

To learn more about this position contact Carol Seaman, carol-seaman@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Senior Activity Therapist
Appointment Type: SEIU
Schedule: Full-time

Compensation