Inova's Life with Cancer and Schar Cancer program in Fairfax is looking for a dedicated Music Therapist to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:
•    Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
•    Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
•    Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
•    Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
•    Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more.
 

Music Therapist Job Responsibilities:
•    Conducts individual and group music therapy sessions for adolescents and/or adults in inpatient and outpatient settings.
•    Assesses patients' needs and develop personalized music therapy plans tailored to their specific goals, including emotional expression, pain management, cognitive rehabilitation, and stress reduction.
•     Utilizes a variety of musical interventions (e.g., live music, songwriting, listening exercises) to address physical, emotional, social, and psychological challenges.
•    Collaborates with healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists) to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment plans.
•    Monitors patient progress and adjust therapy techniques to ensure effectiveness, documenting progress notes and assessments as required by hospital policies.
•    Leads music therapy groups, workshops, and education sessions, fostering a safe, creative, and supportive environment for patients

Additional Requirements:
•    Work schedule: (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy 
•    Experience: One year of experience working with adolescents and/or adults in healthcare or therapeutic environments 
•    Certification: Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)