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Music Therapist
Req#: 324330
Location:
Facilities: Business Operations Ctr
Professional Area: Allied Health
Department: 2655 Arts and Medicine-Clinical and Operational Improvement
Job Code: D99914
Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Days
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Music Therapist, you will provide comprehensive clinical music therapy services through assessment and treatment in accordance with the Scope of Practice established by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. In this role, you will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary care teams, assist with research initiatives as needed and support the development and evaluation of music therapy programs across the department. This position also includes providing music therapy services for hospice patients one day per week, requiring independent scheduling and travel to patient homes or care facilities. You will receive patient schedules in advance and coordinate appointments directly, offering compassionate and meaningful care in a variety of settings.
This is a part time role. A caregiver in this position will work 3 days a week between hospice and Main Campus.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Design, implement and evaluate Music Therapy interventions to address the biopsychosocial needs of hospitalized patients and families as appropriate.
- Serve as clinical and educational resource for the hospital units and professional community regarding music therapy practice.
- Assist and participate in research as needed, working with teams to develop research topics and protocols, conducting research, gathering results and assisting in articles for submission.
- Assist Music Therapy Department as needed to develop and evaluate music therapy programs and initiatives.
- Coordinate therapy observation experiences, write reports and collaborate on other projects as needed.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
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Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC) from the Certification Board for Music Therapists required
- Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT) through the state licensing board required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross ; must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
- Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
- One year of experience providing music therapy services (consideration will be made for time spent in practicum or internship providing music therapy services)
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and musical skills
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Three years of experience providing Music Therapy in a hospital or healthcare setting
- Master's Degree in Music Therapy OR Master’s Degree in a related field (i.e., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) if the candidate has a Bachelor's Degree
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and walking at least 75% of the time; sitting less than 25% of the time; hand and finger dexterity and reaching with arms and hands at least 75% of the time, close vision and depth perception at least 75% of the time; hearing and talking more than 80% of the time; and pushing and pulling at least 75% of the time.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $20.77
Maximum hourly: $31.68
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Join a Remarkable Team of Exceptional Caregivers
As a member of our allied health team, you will join other highly-skilled clinicians, each bringing their specialized expertise to the delivery of outstanding patient care and positive patient experiences. We have more than 100 roles in allied health, including:
- Behavioral Health Therapist
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- EMS/Paramedic
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Ophthalmic Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Polysomnographic Technologist
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Dietitian
- Rehab & Sports Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Athletic Trainers
- Respiratory Therapist
- Social Worker
- Ultrasound Technologist

Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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