Music Therapist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

Music Therapist – Grade 2

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Join our renowned music therapy team and deliver exceptional clinical music therapy sessions in our Aged Care services, collaborating closely with patients.
  • Benefit from continuous supervision and training to nurture your professional growth, engage in special initiatives, and join the Scrub Choir, dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of our healthcare staff.
  • Experience an outstanding work-life balance in a supportive environment that prioritizes staff wellness, with opportunities for Salary Packaging.
  • 3 Days a week, Ongoing

In your role, you will provide top-notch music therapy services for aged care patients as part of The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Geriatric Evaluation Management program.

You will:

  • Deliver music therapy sessions to enhance patients' quality of life, aid in their recovery and rehabilitation, and foster positive interactions with them and their caregivers.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in facilitating sessions and operate within an interdisciplinary care model.
  • Engage in special projects and innovative care approaches.

About you:

  • You possess exceptional music therapy skills and proficiency in singing and playing the guitar.
  • You have extensive experience working with older adults in various settings, with a collaborative approach to work, and seek to broaden your music therapy expertise alongside a highly skilled team.
  • You demonstrate effective communication skills, a drive for continuous professional development, and hold a registration as a Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital takes pride in fostering a workplace that upholds diversity, inclusion, and equality for both its staff and community, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities are encouraged to apply, with accommodations available to facilitate such applications.

Our music therapy team embodies our core values of leading with kindness, integrity, person-centered care, continuous learning, and advocating for the benefits of music therapy for overall well-being.

Interested?

If you are seeking a rewarding role and possess the aforementioned qualifications, reach out to us for further engagement.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory Criminal History Record and Working with Children Checks (WWCC for NWMH ads only). Successful candidates must provide proof of immunization assessment and COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement.



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