Per Diem Music Therapist - Adult Psych
Trinity Health$45/hrSamaritan Hospital - Troy, New YorkPart timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night- PRN / per diem
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About the job
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Music Therapist - Per Diem
Adult Psych - Samaritan Hospital
Grant Funded - 1.5 hours per week.
If you are looking for a Per Diem position in Social Services, this could be your opportunity. Here at Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.
Position Highlights
- Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
- Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
What you will do
Provide music therapy to patients hospitalized for mental illness. The goal of incorporating music therapy is to provide patients with specialized recreational services meant to encourage well-being and improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Plans and administers therapeutic recreational music activities, such as singing, playing instruments, and designing a creative outlet for emotional support of patients
- Facilitate sessions on 3 separate units including adult psychiatry, geropsychiatry and dual-diagnosis (MICA) unit.
- Convey through sessions the many benefits music has on our mental well-being, such as reducing stress and anxiety as well as creating a social connection.
- Organize and encourage participation in activities for group sessions including
- Must bring own equipment for use by patients that is approved by unit staff
- Colleague will have a sufficient understanding of unit safety protocols and incorporate them into their activities to avoid safety events on the unit
- Colleague will regularly track patient attendance in music therapy sessions
What you will need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music.
- Experience leading a group or class is required.
- Experience in the mental health field is preferred.
Pay: $45/hr
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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