Music Therapy Intern

Job Summary

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research, and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. This position provides training for a Music Therapy intern to develop therapeutic and evidence-based interventions to meet the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and their caregivers. Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, the intern will gain skills developing treatment plans, implementing, and evaluating music therapy interventions, and ensuring safe and appropriate therapeutic services are provided.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, develop music therapy interventions to treat patients according to individualized treatment plan.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, develop and implement individualized treatment to meet the needs of each patient and therapeutic milieu served.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, performs assessments to determine deficits, strengths, functioning needs, and precautions addressable through music therapy.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, determine role of music therapy in treatment, establish treatment goals, and formulate interventions strategies based on assessed needs.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, perform systematic evaluation of therapy results, and documentation.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, participate as active member of the treatment team.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, participate within department/unit for service delivery, quality improvement initiatives, and policies and procedures.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, evaluate and assist in procurement of needed resources.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the internship as outlined above.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, demonstrate the ability to articulate the purpose, goals, function, and value of music therapy to patients, families, and interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Demonstrate human relations and effective communication skills.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Basic knowledge of music therapy interventions and philosophies.
• Ability to abide by established hospital policies and procedures.
• Under the direction and supervision of a Board-Certified Music Therapist, while interacting with patients, the incumbent must constantly monitor safety and be able to foresee problems before they become a crisis. It may be required to report, address, and resolve crisis situations involving patients.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Intern must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

One of the following: Current licensure to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) in the State of Utah. Current licensure to practice as a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in the State of Utah.

Preferences

• Completion of all non-internship coursework and clinical training from an American Music Therapy Association-approved college/university prior to beginning the internship.
• Two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
• Current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain one within one month of hire.
• National certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16334N Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Work Schedule Summary: Department: 01521 - HCI Wellness & Suvivorship Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $4000 over 6 months Close Date: 9/26/2025 Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/188114